29 Nov 2023 • Admission hyponatremia in patients with acute ischemic stroke treated with intravenous thrombolysis (IVT) and/or endovascular thrombectomy (EVT) was independently associated with unfavorable postreperfusion outcomes, a larger infarct core, and a larger core to penumbra ratio.

Analyzing data from 680 patients, this study found that admission hyponatremia was prevalent in 14% of cases and independently associated with unfavorable outcomes at 3-month follow-up.

These findings underscore the importance of addressing hyponatremia in acute ischemic stroke patients undergoing reperfusion therapies and prompt further exploration into whether correction of hyponatremia could positively influence patient outcomes.

Source: European Journal of Neurology | Read full story