Rate of Endovascular Therapy in Octogenarian/Nonagenarian Acute Ischemic Stroke Patients Compared to Younger Patients (I2.007)

Conclusions: Frequency of EVT and IV-TPA use in AIS patients 蠅80years are increasing but rates remain significantly lower compared with younger patients. Disparity in EVT use in octogenarian/nonagenarian also exists by race and hospital factors. Targeted efforts are needed to lessen this disparity.Disclosure: Dr. Otite has nothing to disclose. Dr. Khandelwal has nothing to disclose. Dr. Tipirneni has nothing to disclose. Dr. Fellman has nothing to disclose. Dr. Malik has nothing to disclose. Dr. Yavagal has received personal compensation for activities with Covidien/evV3 as a consultant and Steering Committee Member. Dr. Seemant Chaturvedi has received personal compensation for activities with Merckas a consultant. Dr. Chaturvedi has received personal compensation in an editorial capacity for NEJM Journal Watch Neurology. Dr. Chaturvedi has received research support f
Source: Neurology - Category: Neurology Authors: Tags: Stroke in the Elderly and Young: Challenges for the Next Decade Data Blitz Presentations Source Type: research