Mechanical thrombectomy shows potential for favorable outcomes in pediatric large-vessel occlusion stroke
Mechanical Thrombectomy May Help Children After Stroke
This meta-analysis of observational studies evaluates mechanical thrombectomy (MT) compared to medical management and specific treatments fo…
A new analysis suggests mechanical thrombectomy may improve outcomes in children with large-vessel occlusion stroke, but more research is ne…
Low-dose thrombolysis reduces bleeding risk compared to full-dose therapy in intermediate-risk pulmonary embolism
Low Dose Thrombolysis May Reduce Bleeding in Pulmonary Embolism
This meta-analysis of 1,018 patients evaluated low-dose thrombolysis and ultrasound-assisted catheter-directed thrombolysis (USAT) for inter…
A new analysis suggests that low-dose thrombolytic treatment may lower bleeding risks for patients with intermediate-risk pulmonary embolism…
Intravenous thrombolysis improves functional outcomes in patients with acute ischemic stroke after 4.5 hours
Late treatment for stroke may improve recovery and outcomes
This meta-analysis evaluated the impact of intravenous thrombolysis on adults with acute ischemic stroke treated beyond the standard four ho…
Patients receiving clot-busting drugs later than usual after a stroke may see better physical results, despite a higher risk of brain bleedi…
Intravenous thrombolysis combined with endovascular treatment improves 90-day functional independence in tandem lesion stroke
Combined Treatments Show Better Outcomes for Specific Stroke Patients
This meta-analysis of 1756 patients with acute ischemic stroke due to tandem lesions found that intravenous thrombolysis combined with endov…
Combining thrombolytic drugs with endovascular treatment may improve recovery and survival rates for patients with specific types of ischemi…
Intravenous thrombolysis does not improve excellent functional recovery in patients with minor acute ischemic stroke
Thrombolytic drugs may not improve recovery for minor strokes
This meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials evaluated intravenous thrombolysis compared to nonthrombolytic standard of care for minor…
New data suggests that using clot-busting drugs might not provide extra benefits for patients with minor, non-disabling strokes.