Immediate Brainstem Hemorrhage after Thrombolysis in Ischemic Stroke With Poorly Controlled Hypertension: Insights From Three Clinical Cases
These cases suggest that fatal brainstem hemorrhage may occur after TNK thrombolysis in minor stroke. For patients with a history of poorly controlled hypertension, careful risk assessment and aggressive blood pressure management are critical if thrombolysis is considered.
Authors
- Li Shen (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-9378-7372)
- Bin Mei (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-8374-3680)
- Nao Yan
- Dong Sun
- Niao Yang
Institutions
- Wuhan University (CN)
- Zhongnan Hospital of Wuhan University (CN)
- Wuhan University of Science and Technology (CN)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Journal of Central Nervous System Disease
- Published
- 2026-01-02
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1177/11795735251409050
- Primary Topic
- Acute Ischemic Stroke Management
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00