Size and time impact outcomes when mechanical clot removal used for large core strokes

(American Heart Association) Patient outcomes with large core stroke damage are worse the larger the core volume and the longer the time lapse between stroke onset and treatment. Perfusion imaging may help identify large core stroke patients who are potential candidates for mechanical thrombectomy (clot removal).
Source: EurekAlert! - Medicine and Health - Category: International Medicine & Public Health Source Type: news