Outcomes in elderly patients undergoing endovascular thrombectomy in association with premorbid Rankin Scale scores.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Endovascular thrombectomy (EVT) reduces disability in patients with acute ischemic stroke (AIS); however, its efficacy in patients aged >80 years remains unclear.

Objectives

This study aimed to assess the impact of premorbid modified Rankin Scale (pmRS) scores and age on patients with AIS undergoing EVT and the effect of EVT on functional outcome and mortality.

Methods

We conducted a retrospective cohort study and screened the Heidelberg Recanalization Registry (HeiReKa) database for patients with AIS between 1999 and 2021. Outcomes were stratified by age (<80, 80-89, and ≥90 years) and pmRS score (0-2 vs. 3-5). Adjusted odds ratios for outcomes and mortality at 3 months after treatment were examined.

Results

Finally, 2,591 patients were included [in

SUBMITTER: Ippen FM 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11252042 | biostudies-literature | 2024

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature