Thrombolysis after protamine reversal of heparin for acute ischemic stroke after cardiac catheterization: case report and literature review

Background:Patients with an acute ischemic stroke (AIS) following cardiac catheterization (CC) generally do not receive intravenous thrombolysis [intravenous tissue plasminogen activator (IV-tPA)] as it is contraindicated due to the coagulopathy related to the heparin used during the procedure. We r