Is local intra-arterial fibrinolysis contraindicated in elderly patients with cerebral artery occlusion?

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作者
Schumacher, M [1 ]
Kraft, S [1 ]
Siekmann, R [1 ]
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[1] Univ Freiburg, Dept Radiol, Neuroradiol Sect, D-79106 Freiburg, Germany
关键词
cerebral artery occlusion; local intra-arterial fibrinolysis; age;
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10.1007/s002340050692
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R74 [神经病学与精神病学];
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摘要
Local intra-arterial fibrinolysis (LIF) is an effective treatment for selected patients in acute thromboembolic occlusion of the middle cerebral artery, vertebrobasilar system or ophthalmic artery. However, the risk/benefit ratio of thrombolysis in patient subgroups requires classification Advanced age has been regarded as a prognostic factor for poor clinical outcome. We report our experience with LIF in seven patients with a mean age of 79 years (range 76-83 years) who represented thromboembolic occlusion of the basilar, middle cerebral or pericallosal arteries. We discuss why advanced age need not contraindicate LIF.
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