Long-term outcome changes after mechanical thrombectomy for anterior circulation acute ischemic stroke

ConclusionsA significant number of patients with MT experience a favorable long-term outcome. Outcomes remained stable between short- and long-term follow-up, but some individuals may still show improvement beyond short-term rehabilitation. Right hemispheric stroke and clinical stroke severity at hospital discharge may be frail predictors for delayed decline of functional status, whereas successful recanalization remains a positive outcome predictor. Death rarely occurs beyond 3  months after MT treatment.
Source: Journal of Neurology - Category: Neurology Source Type: research