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Endovascular Thrombectomy for Acute Ischemic Stroke: A Meta-analysis

Abstract

IMPORTANCE: Endovascular intervention for acute ischemic stroke improves revascularization. But trials examining endovascular therapy yielded variable functional outcomes, and the effect of endovascular intervention among subgroups needs better definition. OBJECTIVE: To examine the association between endovascular mechanical thrombectomy and clinical outcomes among patients with acute ischemic stroke.

Authors

Badhiwala JH; Nassiri F; Alhazzani W; Selim MH; Farrokhyar F; Spears J; Kulkarni AV; Singh S; Alqahtani A; Rochwerg B

Journal

JAMA: The Journal of the American Medical Association, Vol. 314, No. 17, pp. 1832–1843

Publisher

American Medical Association (AMA)

Publication Date

November 3, 2015

DOI

10.1001/jama.2015.13767

ISSN

0098-7484