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Early outcomes of thrombolysis for acute ischaemic stroke in a South African tertiary care centre.
S Afr Med J
May 2012
Department of Medicine, Groote Schuur Hospital.
Background: Stroke is an important cause of death and disability in sub-Saharan Africa. Recombinant tissue plasminogen activator (tPA) thrombolysis is effective in treating acute ischaemic stroke, but may not be a viable option in developing countries.
Methods: We assessed the short-term outcomes and safety of tPA for the treatment of stroke at Groote Schuur Hospital from the year 2000.