Predictors of Futile Recanalization After Endovascular Treatment in Patients with Acute Ischemic Stroke in a Multicenter Registry Study

Early recanalization of the occluded vessel by endovascular treatment (EVT) has been proven to be a powerful predictor of favorable outcome for patients with acute ischemic stroke (AIS) in the anterior circulation.1-5 However, a remarkable proportion of patients – even with successful recanalization – still develop adverse outcomes, such as futile recanalization (FR).

Source: Journal of Stroke and Cerebrovascular Diseases - August 11, 2020 Category: Neurology Authors: Haifeng Xu, Baixue Jia, Xiaochuan Huo, Dapeng Mo, Ning Ma, Feng Gao, Ming Yang, Zhongrong Miao Source Type: research