A Clinical Debate: Should t-PA be the First-Line Treatment for Acute Ischemic St February 1, 1998 Related Articles Mechanical Thrombectomy for StrokeLawsuit Claims Hospital Kept Patient Alive to Boost MetricsProfits Before Patients, Betrayal of TrustHospital Reduces Patient Falls by 80%TJC Issues Sentinel Event Alert on Responding to Severe Weather Incidents