Intravenous thrombolysis: For whom? How? Until when?

Key Points

• Intravenous thrombolysis significantly improves outcomes in stroke treatment when given in a timely manner and with proper patient selection.
• Optimal treatment outcomes occur when intravenous thrombolysis is administered within three to four and a half hours post-stroke onset, achieving better recovery rates.
• Assessment using retrospective data from multiple healthcare centers identifies crucial factors for appropriate patient selection and timing for treatment.
• Findings support the need for timely intervention in stroke management; further research is needed to refine patient selection.