Mechanical Recanalization after Transfer from a Distant Primary Stroke Center: Effectiveness and Future Directions

Introduction: Little is known about the effectiveness of endovascular treatment (EVT) in patients with acute ischemic stroke (AIS) due to large vessel occlusion (LVO) admitted to a primary stroke center (PSC). The aim of this study was to assess EVT effectiveness after transfer from a PSC to a distant (156 km apart; 1.5 hour by car) comprehensive stroke center (CSC), and to discuss perspectives to improve access to EVT, if indicated. Patients and Method: Analysis of the data collected in a 6-year prospective registry of patients admitted to a PSC for AIS due to LVO and selected for transfer to a distant CSC for EVT.

Source: Journal of Stroke and Cerebrovascular Diseases - September 15, 2019 Category: Neurology Authors: Geoffroy Farouil, Denis Sablot, Franck Leibinger, Laur ène Van Damme, Francis Coll, Nicolas Gaillard, Majo Ibanez, Philippe Smadja, Laurent Benayoun, Anais Dutray, Maxime Tardieu, Ludovic Nguyen Them, Jean-Marie Bonnec, Snejana Jurici, Zoubir Mourad Bens Source Type: research