Extended Time Window Mechanical Thrombectomy for Acute Stroke in Brazil

Mechanical thrombectomy (MT) is the standard of care for acute ischemic stroke (AIS) caused by large vessel occlusion of the anterior circulation within 6 hours of symptoms onset and can be performed with an extended window up to 24 hours in selected patients. Nevertheless, the outcomes of MT with extended window are unknown in developing countries.

Source: Journal of Stroke and Cerebrovascular Diseases - August 11, 2020 Category: Neurology Authors: Mayara Thays Beckhauser, Luis Henrique Castro-Afonso, Francisco Antunes Dias, Guilherme Seizem Nakiri, Lucas Moretti Monsignore, Rui Kleber Martins Filho, Millene Rodrigues Camilo, Frederico Fernandes Al éssio Alves, Milena Libardi, Guilherme Riccioppo R Source Type: research