Safety and outcome of intravenous thrombolysis in ischemic stroke related to intracranial artery dissection.

BACKGROUND

The clinical efficacy of intravenous thrombolysis (IVT) for acute ischemic stroke (AIS) associated with intracranial artery dissection (IAD) remains uncertain. This study presents a case of basilar artery dissection (BAD) in a 57-year-old Asian female patient devoid of previous risk factors for stroke who experienced a sudden onset of consciousness disturbance. The patient's clinical condition deteriorated during IVT administration, but subsequent medical intervention and rehabilitative exercises facilitated eventual recovery of daily functioning. MRI eventually identified the etiology of the patient's AIS.

CONCLUSION

AIS related to anterior circulation IAD may pose a relatively high risk of hemorrhagic transformation and symptom exacerbation during the early stages of IVT, but the impact on long-term prognosis remains uncertain. Consequently, further investigation is warranted to assess the safety and efficacy of IVT in such patients.