Brazilian consensus
Brazilian consensus for the thrombolysis in acute ischemic stroke
Abstract
This consensus is the result of a recent meeting to establish the ideal approach for thrombolysis in acute stroke patients in Brazil. Some peculiarities concerning the emergency rooms, stroke units, available equipments and stroke teams are considered in order to characterize the stroke centers. Protocols concerning the use of thrombolytic drugs are reviewed. This is the official guideline for thrombolysis in acute stroke of the Brazilian Society of Cerebrovascular Disease.
Source and rights
Published by Arquivos de neuro-psiquiatria, 2002. The guideline itself is at the source linked here.
Prognia summarises this guideline for reference and education. It is not medical advice. Always check the official guideline and current local protocols before acting on it.
At a glance
- Organisation
- Brazilian consensus
- Published
- 2002
- Applies to
- 🇧🇷 Brazil
- Scope
- National
- Journal
- Arquivos de neuro-psiquiatria
- PubMed
- 12244414
- Added to Prognia
- 25 July 2026
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