Abstract
The authors studied the effect of transcranial ultrasound on patients with acute middle cerebral artery occlusion and contraindications for thrombolysis. Fifteen consecutive subjects were randomized for insonation over 1 hour or for inclusion in a control group. By day 4, recanalization and neurologic improvement occurred more frequently in the target group. Ultrasound-induced acceleration of clot dissolution may be an option for patients with contraindications for recombinant tissue plasminogen activator.
Original language | English |
---|---|
Journal | Neurology |
Volume | 64 |
Issue number | 6 |
Pages (from-to) | 1052-1054 |
Number of pages | 3 |
ISSN | 0028-3878 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 22.03.2005 |