Factors associated with successful revascularization using the aspiration component of ADAPT in the treatment of acute ischemic stroke

Conclusions
Aspiration success was associated with younger age. Our findings suggest that ADAPT can be used for the vast majority of patients but it may be beneficial to use a different method first in the elderly.

Source: Journal of NeuroInterventional Surgery - June 16, 2017 Category: Neurosurgery Authors: Mascitelli, J. R., Kellner, C. P., Oravec, C. S., De Leacy, R. A., Oermann, E. K., Yaeger, K., Paramasivam, S., Fifi, J. T., Mocco, J. Tags: Ischemic stroke Source Type: research