Carotid endarterectomy after intravenous thrombolysis for acute cerebral ischaemic attack: is it safe?
Our experience indicates that CEA performed after IVT for acute cerebral ischaemic attack is safe, confirming existing but sparse publications. However, our series is small and our study possesses a number of limitations. Thus, our results cannot necessarily be transferred to other units, who instead should perform similar studies, preferably together.
These data reveal more profound activations of the motor system during AO in conjunction with imagery than during AO alone. These results may have important implications for neurorehabilitation and motor learning.