Bolus-Infusion Delays of Alteplase during Thrombolysis in Acute Ischaemic Stroke and Functional Outcome at 3 Months

Background. The efficacy of alteplase in acute ischaemic stroke (AIS) is highly time dependent. Hence, alteplase is administered as soon as possible with a bolus followed by an infusion. Delays between bolus and infusion may occur, but the extent of these delays and the impact on outcome are unclear...

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Main Authors: Paul Acheampong, Margaret T. May, Gary A. Ford, Anand K. Dixit
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Hindawi Limited 2014-01-01
Series:Stroke Research and Treatment
Online Access:http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2014/358640