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Angioedema in the neurointerventional suite.
Abraham Sonny1, Rafi Avitsian2, M Shazam Hussain3
1General Anesthesiology and Department of Outcomes Research, Cleveland Clinic, Cleveland, OH.
Acute ischemic stroke patients undergoing mechanical thrombectomy may develop angioedema after recombinant tissue plasminogen activator treatment. This complication required emergency intubation, highlighting the importance of monitoring for adverse reactions during stroke interventions.
Area of Science:
- Neurology
- Emergency Medicine
- Pharmacology
Background:
- Acute ischemic stroke is a time-sensitive medical emergency.
- Mechanical thrombectomy is a key treatment for eligible stroke patients.
- Recombinant tissue plasminogen activator (rt-PA) is used for thrombolysis but can cause angioedema.
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