Predictors of major neurological improvement after intravenous thrombolysis in acute ischemic stroke: A hospital-based study from south India

Abstract

Age <60 years, glucose levels <8 mmol/L and mild to moderate stroke severity (NIHSS median score 10+/-6) was associated with major neurological improvement after intravenous rt-PA. Major neurological improvement at 24 h after the administration of intravenous thrombolysis independently predicted good outcome at 12 months.