Journal article
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