Extended Window Thrombolytics for Ischemic Stroke: A Telestroke versus In-person Experience
Nick M. Murray,
Paul Johnson,
Marilyn McKasson
et al.
Abstract:Background and Purpose Telestroke evaluation of patients with acute ischemic stroke is supported by American Heart and Stroke Association Guidelines. However, there is no data on outcomes or safety of administering IV thrombolytic stroke therapy using extended window criteria (>4.5 h since onset of symptoms with a hyperacute MRI diffusion T2/FLAIR mismatch) via telestroke. Here, we report adverse events and outcomes of extended-window thrombolysis by telestroke vs in-person care. Methods We performed a retr… Show more
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