A systematic review and meta‐analysis of randomized controlled trials of endovascular thrombectomy compared with best medical treatment for acute ischemic stroke

ConclusionsThere is clear evidence for improvement in functional independence with endovascular thrombectomy compared with standard medical care, suggesting that endovascular thrombectomy should be considered the standard effective treatment alongside thombolysis in eligible patients.

Source: International Journal of Stroke - August 26, 2015 Category: Neurology Authors: Joyce S. Balami, Brad A. Sutherland, Laurel D. Edmunds, Iris Q. Grunwald, Ain A. Neuhaus, Gina Hadley, Hasneen Karbalai, Kneale A. Metcalf, Gabriele C. DeLuca, Alastair M. Buchan Tags: Review Source Type: research