Cost-effectiveness of thrombectomy in patients with minor stroke and large vessel occlusion: effect of thrombus location on cost-effectiveness and outcomes

Conclusions EVT is cost-effective in patients with minor stroke and LVO in the long term (lifetime horizon), considering the poor outcomes and significant disability associated with non-reperfusion. Our study emphasizes the need for caution in interpreting previous observational studies which concluded similar results in EVT versus medical management in patients with minor stroke due to a high proportion of patients with M2 occlusions in the two strategies.

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Source: Journal of NeuroInterventional Surgery - December 14, 2022 Category: Neurosurgery Authors: Khunte, M., Wu, X., Koo, A., Payabvash, S., Matouk, C., Heit, J. J., Wintermark, M., Albers, G. W., Sanelli, P. C., Gandhi, D., Malhotra, A. Tags: Socioeconomics Source Type: research