Literature Review

Progress of intravenous thrombolysis in pediatric acute ischemic stroke

  • CHENG Siyi ,
  • WU Xiushu
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  • Department of Neurology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing 400016, China

Received date: 2024-07-24

  Accepted date: 2024-10-31

  Online published: 2025-03-31

Abstract

Pediatric acute ischemic stroke is a rare condition with a poor prognosis and significant recurrence rates. Intravenous tissue plasminogen activator (IV-TPA) has been proven to be an effective treatment for acute ischemic stroke (AIS) in adults, but it has not been licensed for use in children. The safety and efficacy of IV-TPA in children should be investigated further. This article reviews the research on IV-TPA treatment in children with pediatric acute ischemic stroke.

Cite this article

CHENG Siyi , WU Xiushu . Progress of intravenous thrombolysis in pediatric acute ischemic stroke[J]. Journal of Clinical Pediatrics, 2025 , 43(4) : 318 -322 . DOI: 10.12372/jcp.2025.24e0747

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