The impact of intravenous thrombolysis in acute ischemic stroke in National Medical College, Kolkata: initial experience
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ABSTRACT
Background:
Acute ischemic stroke is a potentially treatable condition, if left untreated, lead to mortality and morbidity. This study was conducted to study clinical profile of patients with acute ischemic stroke receiving intravenous thrombolysis (r-TPA-alteplase) and to measure the outcome of thrombolysis.Methods:
Retrospective observational study of 54 patients who underwent thrombolysis for acute ischemic stroke at National Medical College, Kolkata over a period of one year.Results:
There was statistically significant improvement in NIHSS (p value-0.000) after intravenous thrombolysis.Conclusions:
IV thrombolysis is feasible for AIS in governmental hospital in India.
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IMSEAR (Asia Sudoriental)
Tipo de estudio:
Estudio observacional
Año:
2019
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Artículo
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