RT Journal Article
SR Electronic
A1 Sinclair, Heather Q.
T1 Acute Stroke and the tPA Dilemma
JF MD Conference Express
YR 2010
FD SAGE Publications
VO 10
IS 1
SP 33
OP 34
DO 10.1177/155989771001021
UL http://mdc.sagepub.com/content/10/1/33.abstract
AB There is some uncertainty regarding the appropriate treatment strategy for mild stroke and whether or not thrombolytic therapy with tissue plasminogen activator (tPA) is suitable for less severe stroke patients. This article discusses methods for distinguishing stroke mimics from stroke and the ramifications of tPA in stroke mimics.