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Cerebrovascular disease has a major impact on people’s physical, social and mental well-being, and is a major financial burden on the NHS. In recent times, the management of acute stroke has changed significantly. Thrombolysis is being used to reduce the disability from stroke and to avoid other devastating complications. In this article,we review the need and evidence for thrombolysis in acute stroke.