Chapter 3. Intravenous Thrombolysis
- David M. Greer MD, MA
Published Online: 29 MAR 2007
DOI: 10.1002/9780470183397.ch3
Copyright © 2007 John Wiley & Sons, Inc.
Book Title
Acute Ischemic Stroke: An Evidence-based Approach
Additional Information
How to Cite
Chou, S. H.-Y. and Smith, E. E. (2007) Intravenous Thrombolysis, in Acute Ischemic Stroke: An Evidence-based Approach (ed D. M. Greer), John Wiley & Sons, Inc., Hoboken, NJ, USA. doi: 10.1002/9780470183397.ch3
Editor Information
Massachusetts General Hospital, USA
Publication History
- Published Online: 29 MAR 2007
- Published Print: 21 SEP 2007
ISBN Information
Print ISBN: 9780470068076
Online ISBN: 9780470183397
- Summary
- Chapter
Keywords:
- intravenous thrombolysis;
- NINDS rt-PA Stroke Study Group;
- acute ischemic stroke thrombolysis
Summary
This chapter contains sections titled:
Introduction
Rationale for Therapy
Intravenous Thrombolytics
rt-PA-Related Hemorrhag
Other Thrombolytics
Subgroup Analyses: Who Benefits the Most From rt-PA Treatment?
IV rt-PA Use in the Community
Implementation of an Acute Stroke Team and Acute Stroke Protocols
Future Directions
Conclusions
Acknowledgment
References