A patient experiences an ischemic stroke, and tPA is administered to restore blood flow. Which consequence follows regarding the ischemic penumbra?

💡 Explanation

Reperfusion after ischemia can paradoxically exacerbate damage within the penumbra because sudden oxygen restoration leads to increased production of reactive oxygen species and inflammation. Therefore, reperfusion injury occurs, rather than immediate recovery, and further intervention is needed.

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