Stroke is a leading cause of morbidity and mortality. The advent of mechanical thrombectomy has largely improved patient outcomes. This article reviews the features and outcomes associated with aspiration, stent retrievers, and combination catheters used in current practice. There is also a discussion on clinical considerations based on anatomical features and clot composition. The reperfusion grading scale and outcome metrics commonly used following thrombectomy when a patient is still in the hospital are reviewed. Lastly, there are proposed discharge and outpatient follow-up goals in caring for patients hospitalized for a stroke.
Keyphrases
- end stage renal disease
- atrial fibrillation
- healthcare
- cerebral ischemia
- ejection fraction
- newly diagnosed
- chronic kidney disease
- acute ischemic stroke
- primary care
- prognostic factors
- emergency department
- heart failure
- public health
- type diabetes
- blood brain barrier
- patient reported outcomes
- acute coronary syndrome
- patient reported
- electronic health record