Recanalization is the Key for Better Outcome of Thrombectomy in Basilar Artery Occlusion.

Milani Deb-ChatterjiFabian FlottmannHannes LeischnerAnna AlegianiCaspar BrekenfeldJens FiehlerChristian GerloffGötz Thomalla

Published in: Clinical neuroradiology (2019)

Reperfusion is the major predictor of functional outcome in BAO in clinical practice. Failed recanalization resulted in a 13-fold increase of the risk of poor outcome. Successful recanalization is crucial to achieve a better functional outcome in BAO.

Keyphrases

middle cerebral artery
endovascular treatment
clinical practice
acute ischemic stroke
acute myocardial infarction
cerebral ischemia
acute coronary syndrome
percutaneous coronary intervention