Initial factors affecting the clinical outcome after successful recanalization via MR-based mechanical thrombectomy in patients with acute ischemic stroke due to basilar artery occlusion

Conclusions Patients with AIS caused by BAO with a lower initial NIHSS score, fewer lesions on initial DWI, and less contrast staining on the post-thrombectomy control CT have higher probabilities of a good clinical outcome after successful recanalization via a mechanical thrombectomy.

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Source: Journal of NeuroInterventional Surgery - August 11, 2016 Category: Neurosurgery Authors: Son, S., Kim, Y.-W., Oh, M. K., Kim, S.-K., Park, K.-J., Choi, N.-C., Kwon, O.-Y., Lim, B. H., Choi, H. C., Choi, D. S. Tags: Ischemic stroke Source Type: research