Safety of Intra-Arterial Thrombolysis in the Postoperative Period
Author(s) -
Julio A. Chalela,
Irene Katzan,
David S. Liebeskind,
Peter A. Rasmussen,
Osama O. Zaidat,
José I. Suárez,
David Chiu,
Richard P Klucznick,
Edward C. Jauch,
Brett Cucchiara,
Jeffrey L. Saver,
Scott E. Kasner
Publication year - 2001
Publication title -
stroke
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 3.397
H-Index - 319
eISSN - 1524-4628
pISSN - 0039-2499
DOI - 10.1161/01.str.32.6.1365
Subject(s) - medicine , carotid endarterectomy , thrombolysis , surgery , stroke (engine) , internal carotid artery , interquartile range , anesthesia , carotid arteries , myocardial infarction , mechanical engineering , engineering
Limited systemic fibrinolysis and reduced dosage are features of intra-arterial thrombolyis (IAT) that may be advantageous in the treatment of postoperative strokes. However, IAT may increase the risk of surgical bleeding. We sought to determine the safety of postoperative IAT.
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