Table 3 Reasons for withholding thrombolysis in acute stroke patients with onset-to-door ≤ 4.5 h (n = 37)
Reason | n (%) |
|---|---|
Clinical improvement | 13 (35.14) |
Mild non-disabling symptoms (NIHSS ≤ 3) | 12 (32.43) |
Patient/family refusal | 7 (18.92) |
Extensive infarction | 2 (5.41) |
Seizure at onset | 1 (2.70) |
History of acute bleeding diathesis | 1 (2.70) |
History of gastrointestinal hemorrhage | 1 (2.70) |