RT Journal Article
SR Electronic
A1 Vinall, Phil
T1 The Physiologic Time Window in Acute Stroke
JF MD Conference Express
YR 2009
FD SAGE Publications
VO 9
IS 1
SP 6
OP 8
DO 10.1177/155989770901001
UL http://mdc.sagepub.com/content/9/1/6.abstract
AB The most important treatment variable for a successful functional outcome following ischemic stroke is time to thrombolysis treatment. Recent evidence suggests that although earlier treatment leads to a better outcome, the treatment opportunity window is not fixed. This article discusses recent clinical trials that defined the optimal time window to maximize the effectiveness of reperfusion therapy in acute stroke.