Endovascular treatment for anterior circulation large-vessel occlusion ischemic stroke with low ASPECTS: a systematic review and meta-analysis.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Endovascular treatment (EVT) for acute ischemic stroke (AIS) patients presenting with Alberta Stroke Program Early CT Score (ASPECTS) 0-5 has not yet proven safe and effective by clinical trials.

Objectives

The aim of the study was to assess whether EVT in AIS patients presenting with low ASPECTS is beneficial.

Design

Systematic review and meta-analysis of available studies in accordance with the PRISMA statement.

Data sources and methods

We have searched MEDLINE, the Cochrane Central Register of Controlled Trials, and reference lists of articles published until 28 May 2022 with the aim to calculate (1) modified Rankin scale (mRS) score 0-3 at 3 months, (2) mRS score 0-2 at 3 months, (3) symptomatic intracranial hemorrhage (sICH), and (3) mortality a

SUBMITTER: Safouris A 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9716457 | biostudies-literature | 2022

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature