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Optimized Management of Endovascular Treatment for Acute Ischemic Stroke
Published on: January 18, 2018
Tenecteplase utility in acute ischemic stroke patients: A clinical review of current evidence
Amelia Nelson1, Gregory Kelly2, Richard Byyny3
1Denver Health Medical Center, Department of Pharmacy, 777 Bannock ST. MC #0056, Denver, CO 80204, United States of America.
Introduction:
Acute ischemic stroke is a leading cause of disability in the United States. Treatment is aimed at reducing impact of cerebral clot burden and life-long disability. Traditional fibrinolytic treatment with recombinant tissue plasminogen activator (tPA) has shown to be effective but at high risk of major bleeding. Multiple studies have evaluated tenecteplase as an alternative to tPA.
Objective:
This review evaluates literature and utility of tenecteplase for treatment of acute ischemic stroke.
Discussion:
Tenecteplase is modified, third generation fibrinolytic with greater specificity for fibrin bound clots. Current data in acute myocardial infarction suggest decreased bleeding events compared to alteplase. Multiple trials have investigated superiority of tenecteplase compared to tPA for treatment of acute ischemic stroke. Current guidelines designate tenecteplase as an alternative treatment for mild acute ischemic stroke patients based on recent literature.
Conclusion:
Recent emerging literature and limited recommendation guidance from governing medical societies leave many emergency medicine providers to weigh benefit versus risk of fibrinolytic therapy and tenecteplase's place in therapy. This review evaluates the available literature regarding tenecteplase and its utility in the treatment of acute ischemic stroke patients.
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