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Apr 11, 2026, 13:37
Kushal Bhatia: Is The 4.5-Hour Thrombolysis Window Officially Outdated?
Kushal Bhatia, Consultant Neurosurgeon and Interventional Neurologist at Gleneagles Hospitals, shared on LinkedIn:
”Is the 4.5-hour thrombolysis window officially outdated?
A new JAMA RCT (OPTION trial) challenges our long-held boundaries.
In patients with non–large vessel stroke plus salvageable brain tissue, IV tenecteplase given up to 24 hours:
- Improved excellent outcomes (mRS 0–1)
- But increased symptomatic ICH
43.6% vs 34.2% — a meaningful shift.
The bigger message?
We are moving from a ‘time window’ to ’tissue window’ paradigm
For centers without thrombectomy access, this could be practice-changing.
Careful patient selection remains EVERYTHING.”
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