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Thrombolytics redux! A rebuttal

Thrombolytics redux! A rebuttal

by Doran Drew | Jun 8, 2021 | Commentary, Critical Care, Grand Round Summaries, Journal Club, Resuscitation

Hey everyone! Buckle up. This is a long one. To provide context, I recently presented a 2-part blog post regarding thrombolytics in acute ischemic stroke. In these posts I explored the foundational literature for this tPA, as well as some of the common controversies I...
Thrombolytic Therapy: A Stroke of Luck? Part 1

Thrombolytic Therapy: A Stroke of Luck? Part 1

by Doran Drew, Josee Malette, Kate O'Connell | May 20, 2021 | Featured, Grand Round Summaries, Neurology, Thrombosis

Review of the formative literature of our current tPA time window in Acute Ischemic Stroke  After numerous case series and smaller prospective studies suggesting benefit for thrombolytic therapy (tPA), the early 90s ushered in the era of thrombolytic RCTs for acute...
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