IV Thrombolysis-Bridging and Endovascular Treatment for Occlusive Internal Carotid Artery Dissection with Tandem Occlusion

IV Thrombolysis-Bridging and Endovascular Treatment for Occlusive Internal Carotid Artery Dissection with Tandem Occlusion

Compared to other etiologies of ischemic stroke, occlusive internal carotid artery dissection responds worse to intravenous (IV) thrombolysis. Intracranial tandem occlusion is a predictor of poor outcome. A direct endovascular approach has been proposed as a safe and probably superior alternative to...

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Main Authors: Filip Scheperjans, Johanna Pekkola, Satu Mustanoja, Jukka Putaala, Marjaana Tiainen, Leena Ollila, Tapio Paananen, Kimmo Lappalainen
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Karger Publishers 2012-01-01
Series:Case Reports in Neurology
Subjects:
Carotid stenting
Thrombolysis
Ischemic stroke
Thrombectomy
Carotid artery dissection
Online Access:http://www.karger.com/Article/FullText/335990

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