1. Minimally Invasive Surgery plus rt-PA for Intracerebral Hemorrhage Evacuation
The concept of minimally invasive evacuation of an ICH has a good rationale with the goal of
reducing hemorrhage volume and mass effect enough to hasten and improve recovery

2. Key I/E Criteria Exclusion Inclusion Infratentorial ICH
Feb 7, 2013
ISC 2013 Late Breaking News 2
Key I/E Criteria
Exclusion
Inclusion
Infratentorial ICH
Vascular malformation or brain tumor
Irreversibly impaired brainstem function
Age 18-80
GCS < 14 or NIHSS > 6
Spontaneous supratentorial ICH > 30cc
Stable clot at second CT scan performed > 6 hours after diagnosis
Changes to MISTIE III are: Age up to 80, GCS </= 14, ICH volume > 30cc

3. Upcoming MISTIE IM

4. Contact Information
Brain Injury Outcomes Division Johns Hopkins University (410)