Sonothrombolysis is Effective for Minimally Invasive Evacuation of Spontaneous ICH

Summary

Continuous ultrasound that is delivered by catheter directly into an intracerebral hemorrhage and intraventricular hemorrhage with tissue plasminogen activator for 24 hours appears to be safe and effective for hemorrhage removal. This article discusses findings from the Safety of Lysis with EKOS Ultrasound in the Treatment of Intracerebral and Intraventricular Hemorrhage [SLEUTH] study.

  • neurology clinical trials
  • interventional techniques & devices
  • ischemia
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