Outcome of intravenous thrombolysis in acute ischemic stroke patients with small vessel disease.

Introduction: Lacunar stroke (LS) subtype accounts for a quarter of ischemic strokes. Intravenous thrombolysis (IVT) is known to improve overall stroke outcomes. Very few studies have focused on the outcome of IVT in lacunar strokes.

Intracranial Stenting: Is It Still an Option for Treatment of Patients With Intracranial Atherosclerosis?

Intracranial atherosclerotic disease (ICAD) is considered a major cause of recurrent cerebrovascular events. ICAD continues to be a disease without an effective method of reducing the risk of recurrent stroke and death, even with aggressive, highly monitored medical treatment. We reviewed data from three randomized controlled studies that published data comparing intracranial stenting vs.