Bridging thrombolysis improves survival rates at 90 days compared with direct mechanical thrombectomy alone in acute ischemic stroke due to basilar artery occlusion: a systematic review and meta-analysis of 1096 patients

Conclusions
In patients with AIS due to BAO, bridging IVT was associated with lower mortality rates at 90 days, compared with direct MT. There were no improved functional outcomes or increased sICH or SAH between both arms, However, patients with LAA benefited from bridging IVT, with better functional outcomes.

Source: Journal of NeuroInterventional Surgery - September 15, 2023 Category: Neurosurgery Authors: Lee, K. S., Siow, I., Zhang, J. J., Syn, N. L., Gillespie, C. S., Yuen, L. Z., Anil, G., Yang, C., Chan, B. P., Sharma, V. K., Teoh, H.-L., Mingxue, J., Teo, K. S. H., Myint, M. Z., Bhogal, P., Meyer, L., Schob, S., Sia, C.-H., Mpotsaris, A., Maus, V., An Tags: Vascular neurology Source Type: research