Absence of Collaterals is Associated with Larger Infarct Volume and Worse Outcome in Patients with Large Vessel Occlusion and Mild Symptoms

In this study, we aim to assess the use of collateral score to identify patients with LVO and mild symptoms that might benefit from mechanical thrombectomy (MT). Methods: A retrospective review of prospectively collected data on patients presenting with mild ischemic stroke (National Institute of Health Stroke Scale [NIHSS]

Source: Journal of Stroke and Cerebrovascular Diseases - April 25, 2019 Category: Neurology Authors: Eric R. Kimmel, Sami Al Kasab, Jillian B. Harvey, Girish Bathla, Santiago Ortega-Gutierrez, Gabor Toth, Emily M. Jaksich, Ali Sheharyar, Jorge Roa, David M. Hasan, Edgar A. Samaniego Source Type: research