Annals of neurology
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Annals of neurology · Jul 2018
Intravenous Thrombolysis for Ischemic Stroke Patients on Dual Antiplatelets.
We assessed the outcomes of intravenous thrombolysis (IVT) in acute ischemic stroke (AIS) patients on dual antiplatelet therapy prior to stroke onset. ⋯ Given that patients on dual antiplatelet pretreatment have similar SICH, 3-month mortality rates, and functional outcomes compared to patients with no antiplatelet pretreatment, dual antiplatelet pretreatment history should not be used as a reason to withhold IVT in otherwise eligible AIS patients. Ann Neurol 2018;83:89-97.