International controlled study of revascularization and outcomes following COVID-positive mechanical thrombectomy.

ABSTRACT:

Background and purpose

Previous studies suggest that mechanisms and outcomes in patients with COVID-19-associated stroke differ from those in patients with non-COVID-19-associated strokes, but there is limited comparative evidence focusing on these populations. The aim of this study, therefore, was to determine if a significant association exists between COVID-19 status with revascularization and functional outcomes following thrombectomy for large vessel occlusion (LVO), after adjustment for potential confounding factors.

Methods

A cross-sectional, international multicenter retrospective study was conducted in consecutively admitted COVID-19 patients with concomitant acute LVO, compared to a control group without COVID-19. Data collected included age, gender, comorbidities,

SUBMITTER: Dmytriw AA 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9349405 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature