Non-contrast head CT-based thrombolysis for wake-up/unknown onset stroke is safe: A single-center study and meta-analysis.

Alicia M ZhaHaris KamalJerome A JeevarajanOctavio D ArevaloLiang ZhuChristy M AnkromEliana E Bonfante-MejiaTiffany D CosseyTzu Ching WuAndrew D BarretoJames C GrottaAmanda L Jagolino-Cole

Published in: International journal of stroke : official journal of the International Stroke Society (2021)

Our single-center analysis and meta-analysis suggest that tPA can be safely administered based on NCCT with comparable rates of sICH for select WUS/UNK stroke patients.

Keyphrases

contrast enhanced
pulmonary embolism
atrial fibrillation
computed tomography
magnetic resonance
acute ischemic stroke
magnetic resonance imaging
dual energy
optic nerve
brain injury