Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
---|---|---|---|---|
2702055 | Journal of Stroke and Cerebrovascular Diseases | 2012 | 4 Pages |
Abstract
BackgroundHemorrhagic transformation (HT) is a feared complication of reperfusion therapy for treatment of acute ischemic stroke. Generally, HT occurs within 24-36 hours after thrombolysis.Summary of CaseWe present a case of a fatal symptomatic HT of an infarction that occurred 7 days after acute ischemic stroke which was preceded by a remarkable recovery following a combination of acute revascularization therapies.ConclusionFatal symptomatic HT is a rare potential complication that can occur after several days of treatment of acute ischemic stroke.
Related Topics
Health Sciences
Medicine and Dentistry
Clinical Neurology
Authors
Jason S. Day, Harold P. Adams Jr.,