Does MRI add value in selecting patients for thrombectomy beyond the 6 h window? A matched-control analysis.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Controversy exists regarding the need of advanced imaging for patient selection in the extended window.

Aims

To analyze the effect of initial imaging modalities on clinical outcomes of patients underwent MT in the extended window.

Methods

This was a retrospective analysis of a prospective registry, the Endovascular Treatment Key Technique and Emergency Workflow Improvement of Acute Ischemic Stroke (ANGEL-ACT) registry which was conducted at 111 hospitals between November 2017 and March 2019 in China. Primary study cohort and Guideline like cohort were identified, in each cohort, two imaging modalities for patient selection in 6 to 24 h window were defined: (1) NCCT ± CTA, (2) MRI. Guideline-like cohort were further screened based on key features of the DAWN

SUBMITTER: Cheng H 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10149695 | biostudies-literature | 2023

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature