Mechanical Thrombectomy in the Late Presentation of Anterior Circulation Large Vessel Occlusion Stroke: A Guideline From the Society of Vascular and Interventional Neurology Guidelines and Practice Standards Committee.

ABSTRACT:

Background and purpose

Recent clinical trials investigating endovascular therapy (EVT) in the extended time window have opened new treatment paradigms for late-presenting patients with large vessel occlusion (LVO) stroke. The aim of this guideline is to provide up to date recommendations for the diagnosis, selection, and medical or endovascular treatment of patients with LVO presenting in the extended time window.

Methods

The Society of Vascular & Interventional Neurology (SVIN) Guidelines and Practice Clinical Standards (GAPS) committee assembled a writing group and recruited interdisciplinary experts to review and evaluate the current literature. Recommendations were assigned by the writing group using the SVIN-GAPS Class of Recommendation/Level of Evidence algorithm and S

SUBMITTER: Nguyen TN 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11460660 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature