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Extending Systemic Thrombolysis to 4.5 – 9 Hours and Wake-Up Strokes Using Perfusion Imaging: A Meta-Analysis

Background Information: The administration of alteplase (tPA) in acute ischemic stroke (AIS) continues to remain a highly debated topic. As hospital systems continue to undergo major changes to facilitate this controversial drug’s administration, more studies are coming out focusing on neuroimaging ...

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Neurology

Extending the tPA Window to 4.5 – 9 Hours in Acute Ischemic Stroke (AIS)?

Background: No matter which side of the debate you sit on in regard to systemic thrombolysis in acute ischemic stroke (AIS), there is one truth: systems have undergone major changes to ensure tPA is offered to patients in the ≤4.5-hour window.  ...

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Neurology

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