Racial and ethnic disparities in endovascular treatment outcomes in acute ischemic stroke: a systematic review and meta-analysis.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

This meta-analysis aims to evaluate whether racial and ethnic disparities exist in outcomes following endovascular therapy (EVT) for acute ischemic stroke (AIS).

Methods

A systematic literature search was conducted through June 2024. We used Review Manager to pool data and calculate odds ratios (ORs) for categorical outcomes and mean differences (MDs) for continuous outcomes, all reported with 95% confidence intervals (CIs). Our primary outcomes of interest were functional recovery and mortality 90 days after stroke.

Results

Eleven studies involving 49,040 patients were included. Compared to non-Hispanic patients, Hispanic patients had significantly higher odds of poor functional recovery (mRS 3-6) at 90 days (OR: 1.54; 95% CI 1.20-1.98; P < 0.01), though mo

SUBMITTER: Kelani H 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12518384 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature