Large-Core Ischemic Stroke Endovascular Treatment: A Science Advisory From the American Heart Association
Nestor R. Gonzalez, Pooja Khatri, Gregory W. Albers, Oana Dumitrașcu, Mayank Goyal, Anné Leonard, Michael H. Lev, Renee Martin, Chi‐Hong Tseng
Abstract
Several trials of endovascular treatment for patients with large-core acute ischemic stroke have been completed. Whereas future stroke clinical guidelines will provide specific recommendations, this advisory aims to summarize the results of these trials, analyze the commonalities and differences among the studies, and discuss the clinical implications of these new results.
Topics & Concepts
MedicineStroke (engine)Clinical trialIschemic strokeCore (optical fiber)Intensive care medicineAcute strokeInternal medicineEmergency medicinePhysical therapyCardiologyIschemiaMaterials scienceComposite materialMechanical engineeringTissue plasminogen activatorEngineeringAcute Ischemic Stroke ManagementPeripheral Artery Disease ManagementCerebrovascular and Carotid Artery Diseases