Mechanical Thrombectomy for Acute Ischemic Stroke in Patients With Dementia.

ABSTRACT:

Background

To compare stroke severity, as well as usage and outcomes of mechanical thrombectomy (MT) for acute ischemic stroke (AIS) in patients with and without dementia.

Methods

Study of the US hospitalizations with AIS and documented National Institutes of Health Stroke Scale scores from October 1, 2016, to December 31, 2017. AIS hospitalizations with documented dementia were compared with AIS hospitalizations without dementia for stroke severity at onset, use of MT, and outcomes at discharge. Outcomes included favorable discharge disposition (home without assistance), in-hospital mortality, and radiographic intracranial hemorrhage.

Results

Among 179 665 AIS admissions with recorded National Institutes of Health Stroke Scale score during the 15-month study period,

SUBMITTER: Saber H 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12778819 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature