Case report: Thrombolysis in patients with acute ischemic stroke and cerebral cavernous malformation
Jie Lin,
Xiongpeng Weng,
Jing Zheng
et al.
Abstract:BackgroundCerebral cavernous malformation (CCM) is a rare disease associated with a latent risk of intracranial hemorrhage. However, due to limited evidence, the safety of recommending intravenous tissue plasminogen activators for patients with acute stroke and CCM remains uncertain.MethodsOur study identified five patients with acute stroke and CCM treated between 2017 and 2023 across two hospitals. A comprehensive literature review was conducted, incorporating three similar case reports and two retrospective… Show more
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