Mechanical Thrombectomy in Ischemic Stroke Patients with Severe Pre-Stroke Disability

Frequency and outcomes of mechanical thrombectomy (MT) in clinical practice for patients with severe pre-stroke disability are largely unknown. In this case series, we aim to describe the disability make-up and outcomes of 33 patients with severe pre-stroke disability undergoing MT. Patients with a permanent, severe, pre-stroke disability (modified Rankin Score, mRS, 4-5) were identified from a prospectively-maintained database of consecutive, MT-treated, anterior circulation acute ischemic stroke patients at two comprehensive stroke centers in the United States.

Source: Journal of Stroke and Cerebrovascular Diseases - July 15, 2020 Category: Neurology Authors: Sanjana Salwi, Shawna Cutting, Alan D. Salgado, Kiersten Espaillat, Matthew R. Fusco, Michael T. Froehler, Rohan V. Chitale, Howard Kirshner, Matthew Schrag, Adam Jasne, Tina Burton, Brian Mac Grory, Ali Saad, Mahesh V. Jayaraman, Tracy E. Madsen, Katarin Source Type: research