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What are the Immediate Therapies for Stroke? – Video
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- rTPA is an effective therapy if given within three hours of the stroke’s onset.
- The earlier rTPA is given, the better the outcome for the patient.
- Intracranial hemorrhage is the most significant adverse effect of rTPA therapy.
- In select patients, endovascular therapy is recommended in addition to rTPA.
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