Outcomes of mechanical thrombectomy in anticoagulated patients with acute distal and medium vessel stroke.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Stroke remains a major health concern globally, with oral anticoagulants widely prescribed for stroke prevention. The efficacy and safety of mechanical thrombectomy (MT) in anticoagulated patients with distal medium vessel occlusions (DMVO) are not well understood.

Methods

This retrospective analysis involved 1282 acute ischemic stroke (AIS) patients who underwent MT in 37 centers across North America, Asia, and Europe from September 2017 to July 2023. Data on demographics, clinical presentation, treatment specifics, and outcomes were collected. The primary outcomes were functional outcomes at 90 days post-MT, measured by modified Rankin Scale (mRS) scores. Secondary outcomes included reperfusion rates, mortality, and hemorrhagic complications.

Results

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SUBMITTER: Salim H 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11569456 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature