Successful endovascular stroke therapy in a 103-year-old woman (P1.284)

Conclusions:The patient in our report presented within 3 h of acute stroke onset secondary to a large vessel occlusion and had very favorable imaging without any early ischemic changes. She also lived an independent functional life with a robust family support structure. To our knowledge, this is the oldest patient to undergo a successful stroke intervention, and the purpose of this report was to document that in carefully selected patients, endovascular therapy may become a feasible option. Other than the clinical and imaging criteria typically utilized for patient selection, including their social, cognitive, and functional status may also enhance patient selection in the elderlyDisclosure: Dr. Boo has nothing to disclose. Dr. Duru has nothing to disclose. Dr. Rai has nothing to disclose. Dr. Smith has nothing to disclose.

Source: Neurology - April 17, 2017 Category: Neurology Authors: Duru, U., Boo, S., Rai, A., Smith, M. Tags: Cerebrovascular Disease Case Reports I Source Type: research