Prediction of Early Neurological Deterioration in Individuals With Minor Stroke and Large Vessel Occlusion Intended for Intravenous Thrombolysis Alone.

ABSTRACT:

Importance

The best reperfusion strategy in patients with acute minor stroke and large vessel occlusion (LVO) is unknown. Accurately predicting early neurological deterioration of presumed ischemic origin (ENDi) following intravenous thrombolysis (IVT) in this population may help to select candidates for immediate transfer for additional thrombectomy.

Objective

To develop and validate an easily applicable predictive score of ENDi following IVT in patients with minor stroke and LVO.

Design, setting, and participants

This multicentric retrospective cohort included 729 consecutive patients with minor stroke (National Institutes of Health Stroke Scale [NIHSS] score of 5 or less) and LVO (basilar artery, internal carotid artery, first [M1] or second [M2] segment of middle

SUBMITTER: Seners P 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7802007 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Mar

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature