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.
Cerebrovascular Center, Departments of Neurology, Neurosurgery and Radiology, The Cleveland Clinic Foundation. guptar@ccf.org
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Gupta
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