Stent Retriever-Based Thrombectomy in Octogenarians

Conclusions: Octogenarians have higher chances of mortality and lower probability of achieving functional independence even after SRT. Nevertheless, because some elderly patients do achieve favorable outcomes, the cost-effectiveness of SRT in this population needs to be further studied.Intervent Neurol 2016;5:111-117

Source: Interventional Neurology - June 3, 2016 Category: Neurology Source Type: research