Intra-arterial Stroke Treatment prior to the Stent-Retriever Era: High Mortality and Lack of Volume –Outcome Association

Mechanical thrombectomy for acute large-vessel occlusive stroke is beneficial when performed with stent-retriever devices; however, little is known about real-world experience with intra-arterial treatment (IAT). We aimed to clarify how hospitals influence outcomes for Medicare thrombectomy patients to inform future delivery of effective mechanical thrombectomy treatment.

Source: Journal of Stroke and Cerebrovascular Diseases - July 28, 2016 Category: Neurology Authors: Aditya S. Pandey, William J. Meurer, Neeraj Chaudhary, Joseph J. Gemmete, B. Gregory Thompson, Lewis B. Morgenstern, James F. Burke Source Type: research