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Thrombolysis Before Thrombectomy for Stroke
Thrombolysis Before Thrombectomy for Stroke
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Length:
22 minutes
Released:
Jan 19, 2021
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Podcast episode
Description
Intravenous thrombolysis (IVT) and endovascular thrombectomy (EVT) both improve outcomes for patients with acute ischemic stroke. Jeffrey L. Saver, MD, director of UCLA’s Comprehensive Stroke and Vascular Neurology Program and a JAMA Associate Editor, discusses 2 randomized trials comparing outcomes for stroke patients treated with IVT prior to EVT vs EVT alone. Related Article: Intravenous Thrombolysis Before Endovascular Thrombectomy for Acute Ischemic Stroke
Released:
Jan 19, 2021
Format:
Podcast episode
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