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World J Clin Cases. Oct 16, 2025; 13(29): 108924
Published online Oct 16, 2025. doi: 10.12998/wjcc.v13.i29.108924
Published online Oct 16, 2025. doi: 10.12998/wjcc.v13.i29.108924
Thrombolysis and percutaneous coronary intervention in cardio-cerebral ischemia: A case for a combined strategy
Maneeth Mylavarapu, Department of Public Health, Adelphi University, Garden City, NY 11530, United States
Lakshmi Sai Meghana Kodali, Department of Public Health and Health Sciences, University of Michigan, Flint, MI 48502, United States
Author contributions: Mylavarapu M contributed to design the overall concept and outline of the manuscript; Mylavarapu M and Kodali LSM contributed to the design, writing, and editing of the manuscript. All authors have read and approved the final manuscript.
Conflict-of-interest statement: All the authors report no relevant conflicts of interest for this article.
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Corresponding author: Maneeth Mylavarapu, MD, Researcher, Department of Public Health, Adelphi University, One South Avenue, Garden City, NY 11530, United States.
Received: April 27, 2025
Revised: May 19, 2025
Accepted: July 31, 2025
Published online: October 16, 2025
Processing time: 125 Days and 1.7 Hours
Revised: May 19, 2025
Accepted: July 31, 2025
Published online: October 16, 2025
Processing time: 125 Days and 1.7 Hours
Core Tip
Core Tip: Management of concomitant cardio-cerebral infarction requires balancing the need for rapid reperfusion in both stroke and myocardial infarction; this editorial discusses a case using initial thrombolysis and subsequent percutaneous coronary intervention to address this complexity. It emphasizes the need for clear, evidence-based protocols and calls for further research to support timely and effective interventions in complex, high-risk situations to improve patient outcomes.