Thrombolysis therapy in octogenarians

J Neurol Neurosurg Psychiatry. 2007 Jul;78(7):662. doi: 10.1136/jnnp.2006.109041. Epub 2007 Feb 21.

Abstract

Octogenarians can be selected for thrombolysis therapy after CT scan without a detrimental effect on outcome

Publication types

  • Comment
  • Editorial

MeSH terms

  • Age Factors
  • Aged
  • Aged, 80 and over
  • Brain Ischemia / drug therapy*
  • Humans
  • Magnetic Resonance Imaging
  • Patient Selection
  • Stroke / drug therapy*
  • Thrombolytic Therapy*
  • Tomography, X-Ray Computed
  • Treatment Outcome