Risks of microcatheter injections in acute stroke treatment.
The use of repeated microcatheter injections during intra-arterial procedures to treat acute stroke is associated with an increased risk of intracranial hemorrhage. The number of such injections performed should, therefore, be minimized.
Gupta
Rishi
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Cerebrovascular Center, Departments of Neurology, Neurosurgery and Radiology, The Cleveland Clinic Foundation. guptar@ccf.org
D002404:Catheterization / Q000009:adverse effects*; D005343:Fibrinolytic Agents / Q000008:administration & dosage / Q000009:adverse effects*; D006801:Humans; D007261:Infusions, Intra-Arterial; D007262:Infusions, Intravenous; D020300:Intracranial Hemorrhages / Q000139:chemically induced*; D012306:Risk; D020521:Stroke / Q000188:drug therapy; D015912:Thrombolytic Therapy / Q000009:adverse effects* / Q000379:methods
D005343:Fibrinolytic Agents