Thrombolytic therapy for cerebral infarction.
Until recently, no clinically effective therapy for acute ischemic stroke has been available. Recent advances in the use of thrombolytic therapy for ischemic stroke appear promising in clinical care. As the use of thrombolytic therapy in acute stroke progress, emergency physicians (EPs) will become increasingly involved in its implementation. The EP must be cognizant of both prior and ongoing investigations in acute ischemic stroke therapy. To that end, this article reviews research in the field of thrombolytic therapy for acute ischemic stroke.
Kothari
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Department of Emergency Medicine, University of Cincinnati Medical Center, OH 45267-0769, USA. rashmikant.kothari@u:edu
Pancioli
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Brott
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Broderick
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D000208:Acute Disease; D002533:Cerebral Angiography; D002544:Cerebral Infarction / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000188:drug therapy*; D006801:Humans; D007261:Infusions, Intra-Arterial; D012107:Research Design; D015912:Thrombolytic Therapy / Q000379:methods / Q000592:standards; D013997:Time Factors; D016896:Treatment Outcome