Pretransfer IV Thrombolysis in Basilar Artery Occlusion: Improved Recanalization and 3‑Month Outcomes Without Clear Safety Signals
In transferred patients with basilar artery occlusion (BAO), IV thrombolysis before transfer was associated with higher rates of basilar recanalization and better 3‑month functional outcomes, with no significant increase in mortality or 24‑hour intracerebral hemorrhage.