[Based on propensity score methods analysis of outcomes of parenterally administered shuxuetong in treatment of cerebral infarction].

Hospital information system (HIS) data from 18 hospitals was analyzed. 107 723 cases were divided into two groups, those that received Shuxuetong and those that did not. Patients, 18 to 80 years old, suffering from cerebral infarction, whose treatment outcome was clear were selected. Resulting in 7 520 cases in the treatment group and 3 353 who did not receive parenterally administered Shuxuetong. Using propensity score, confounding factors were balanced between the two groups, three logistic regression methods were used to compare the groups following treatment for cerebral infarction. The three methods of comparison indicated that the use of Shuxuetong significantly increased cure rates compared to the control group. Therefore, based on existing data, for the treatment of cerebral infarction, the outcomes are more effective when combination therapy including Shuxuetong is used.