the following main inclusion criteria: less than 12 h from symptom onset, age> 18, baseline
NIHSS> 5, ASPECTS score of> 5 and CTA evidence of carotid T/L or M1 segment MCA
occlusion, and at least moderate collaterals by CTA. The trial will determine if endovascular
treatment will result in higher rates of favorable outcome compared with standard medical
therapy alone. Patient populations that are eligible include those receiving IV tPA, tPA …