Stroke; a journal of cerebral circulation
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No exclusive systematic data exist on the safety and outcomes of thrombolytic treatment in young patients with ischemic stroke. ⋯ Young adults with acute hemispheric ischemic stroke benefited from intravenous thrombolysis with good safety.
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Anosmia occurs frequently in patients with subarachnoid hemorrhage (SAH) from a ruptured aneurysm treated with clipping. We analyzed prevalence, prognosis, and potential risk factors for anosmia after coiling for SAH. ⋯ Anosmia occurs after coiling in 1 of every 6 SAH patients, but has a good prognosis in most patients. The cause of anosmia after coiling for ruptured aneurysms remains elusive; severity of the initial hemorrhage or long lasting hydrocephalus may be contributing factors.