Mechanical thrombectomy after acute ischemic stroke in patients with left ventricular assist devices: A nationwide analysis.
Chinwe IbehGrace K MandigoJonathan A SistiSean D LavineJoshua Zebadiah WilleyPublished in: International journal of stroke : official journal of the International Stroke Society (2022)
Our data suggest MT is not a futile treatment approach in patients with pre-existing LVADs and may result in similar rates of good outcomes. Additional research is needed to evaluate the long-term benefits of endovascular therapy after stroke in patients on LVAD support.
Keyphrases
- acute ischemic stroke
- left ventricular
- end stage renal disease
- ejection fraction
- chronic kidney disease
- newly diagnosed
- heart failure
- prognostic factors
- acute myocardial infarction
- type diabetes
- aortic stenosis
- electronic health record
- adipose tissue
- cross sectional
- mitral valve
- patient reported outcomes
- machine learning
- mesenchymal stem cells
- cardiac resynchronization therapy
- cell therapy