An old thrombus may potentially identify patients at higher risk of poor outcome in anterior circulation stroke undergoing thrombectomy

ConclusionThe presence of old thrombi, particularly those with focal hemosiderin, may aid in identifying patients with acute ischemic anterior circulation stroke who are at a higher risk of poor clinical outcome at 3-month follow-up.

Source: Neuroradiology - October 21, 2022 Category: Radiology Source Type: research