Effects of butylphthalide on cerebral vascular circulation, coagulation function, and neurological function in patients with acute severe ischemic stroke following intravenous thrombolysis: a preliminary study

Int J Neurosci. 2024 Jan 10:1-8. doi: 10.1080/00207454.2023.2301424. Online ahead of print.

Abstract

Objective: To analyze the effects of Butylphthalide on cerebral vascular circulation, coagulation function, and neurological function in patients with acute severe ischemic stroke following intravenous thrombolysis.

Methods: Clinical efficacy, cerebral vascular circulation indicators [anterior cerebral artery (ACA), middle cerebral artery (MCA), vertebral artery (VA) blood flow velocity], coagulation function indicators [prothrombin time (PT), activated partial thromboplastin time (APTT), thrombin time (TT), fibrinogen (FIB)], neurological function indicators [Activities of Daily Living (ADL) score.

Results: The total effective rate of treatment in the control group was 76.47%, while in the observation group, it was 96.08%, with the observation group showing a significantly higher total effective rate than the control group (p < 0.05). Before treatment, there was no significant difference in ACA, MCA, and VA blood flow velocity between the two groups (p > 0.05). However, after treatment, the ACA, MCA, and VA blood flow velocity in the observation group were significantly higher than those in the control group (p < 0.05). Before treatment, there was no significant difference in PT, APTT, TT, and FIB levels between the two groups (p > 0.05).

Conclusion: In patients with acute severe ischemic stroke undergoing intravenous thrombolysis, the addition of Butylphthalide to the treatment regimen yields favorable clinical outcomes. Compared to Alteplase alone, the addition of Butylphthalide further improves cerebral vascular circulation and coagulation function, promoting the recovery and reconstruction of neurological function in patients. Importantly, the addition of Butylphthalide does not increase the risk of adverse reactions, making it a safe and ideal option for clinical application.

Keywords: Butylphthalide; acute severe ischemic stroke; cerebral vascular circulation; coagulation function; effects; intravenous thrombolysis; neurological function.