A population-based incidence of acute large vessel occlusions and thrombectomy eligible patients indicates significant potential for growth of endovascular stroke therapy in the USA

Conclusions This study estimates an LVO incidence of 24 per 100 000 person-years (95% CI 20 to 28). A current estimated annual thrombectomy rate of three procedures per 100 000 people indicates significant potential increase in the volume of endovascular procedures and the need to develop systems of care.

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Source: Journal of NeuroInterventional Surgery - July 12, 2017 Category: Neurosurgery Authors: Rai, A. T., Seldon, A. E., Boo, S., Link, P. S., Domico, J. R., Tarabishy, A. R., Lucke-Wold, N., Carpenter, J. S. Tags: Open access, Ischemic stroke Source Type: research