Endovascular Thrombectomy for Acute Stroke with a Large Ischemic Core: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Randomized Controlled Trials.

Mohamed T Abuelazm Unaiza Ahmad Husam Abu Suilik Amith Reddy Seri Abdelrahman Mahmoud Basel Abdelazeem

Published in: Clinical neuroradiology (2023)

ET combined with medical care was associated with better functional outcomes compared with medical care alone. However, ET was associated with a higher rate of intracranial hemorrhage. This can support extending ET indication in the management of stroke with a large ischemic core.

Keyphrases

cerebral ischemia
ischemia reperfusion injury
atrial fibrillation
acute ischemic stroke
subarachnoid hemorrhage
brain injury
aortic dissection
optic nerve
oxidative stress