Updated estimates of large and medium vessel strokes, mechanical thrombectomy trends, and future projections indicate a relative flattening of the growth curve but highlight opportunities for expanding endovascular stroke care.

ABSTRACT:

Background

A study was undertaken to determine the incidence of acute ischemic stroke (AIS) and strokes related to large (LVO) and medium (MVO) vessel occlusions, and to estimate annual mechanical thrombectomy (MT) volume, past trends and future growth.

Methods

A population-based analysis was performed to estimate the rate of AIS, LVOs (internal carotid artery terminus, M1 branch of the middle cerebral artery, basilar artery) and MVOs (M2 and M3 branches of the middle cerebral artery, anterior and posterior cerebral arteries). MT estimates were determined from multiple governmental data sources. Annual US numbers were adjusted for population growth.

Results

The incidence of AIS is estimated at 216 (95% CI 199 to 238)/100 000 persons/year or 718 191 (95% CI 661 483 to

SUBMITTER: Rai AT 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10803998 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature