Management of stroke complicating cardiac catheterization with recombinant tissue-type plasminogen activator

If a stroke occurs during cardiac catheterization, immediate application of rt-PA in the involved carotid artery should be considered as an alternative to conventional therapy.

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Published in:The American journal of cardiology 1995-10, Vol.76 (10), p.733-735
Main Authors: Oezbek, Cem, Heisel, Armin, Voelk, Markus, Bay, Wolfgang, Berg, Gunther, Sen, Semi, Schieffer, Hermann
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Adult
Aged
Biological and medical sciences
Cardiac Catheterization - adverse effects
Cardiovascular disease
Cardiovascular system
Cerebrovascular Disorders - drug therapy
Cerebrovascular Disorders - etiology
Drug therapy
Female
Humans
Investigative techniques of hemodynamics
Investigative techniques, diagnostic techniques (general aspects)
Male
Medical research
Medical sciences
Middle Aged
Plasminogen Activators - therapeutic use
Recombinant Proteins - therapeutic use
Retrospective Studies
Stroke
Thrombolytic Therapy
Tissue Plasminogen Activator - therapeutic use
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Summary:If a stroke occurs during cardiac catheterization, immediate application of rt-PA in the involved carotid artery should be considered as an alternative to conventional therapy.
ISSN:0002-9149
1879-1913
DOI:10.1016/S0002-9149(99)80212-4