Acute Ischemic Stroke with Vessel Occlusion —Prevalence and Thrombectomy Eligibility at a Comprehensive Stroke Center

Introduction: Endovascular thrombectomy (ET) for acute ischemic stroke (AIS) caused by large vessel occlusion (LVO) can prevent severe disability and mortality. There is currently limited data on the epidemiology of LVO strokes and ET eligibility. We aim to determine the incidence of intracranial vessel occlusion (IVO) strokes eligible for ET per 2018 American Heart Association (AHA) guidelines and characteristics of an AHA ineligible population at a comprehensive stroke center (CSC). Methods: Retrospective chart review of all consecutive AISs at a CSC between November 2014 and February 2017.
Source: Journal of Stroke and Cerebrovascular Diseases - Category: Neurology Authors: Source Type: research