Objectives: Concise “synthetic” review of the state of the art of management of acute
ischemic stroke. Data Sources: Available literature on PubMed. Study Selection: We …

Background and Purpose—The purpose of these guidelines is to provide an up-to-date
comprehensive set of recommendations in a single document for clinicians caring for adult …

Background Previous randomised trials have shown an overwhelming benefit of mechanical
thrombectomy for treating patients with stroke caused by large vessel occlusion of the …

Stroke is the leading cause of long term disability in developed countries and one of the top
causes of mortality worldwide. The past decade has seen substantial advances in the …

Background Mechanical thrombectomy (MT) has become the cornerstone of acute ischemic
stroke management in patients with large vessel occlusion (LVO). Objective To assist …

2018 Guidelines for the Early Management of Patients With Acute Ischemic Stroke: A
Guideline for Healthcare Professionals From the American Heart Association/American Stroke …

Endovascular therapy (EVT) for acute ischemic stroke in selected patients has recently been
proven effective in several clinical trials, and the widespread adoption of thrombectomy into …

Background Intravenous thrombolysis with alteplase alone cannot reperfuse most large-
artery strokes. We aimed to determine whether mechanical thrombectomy in addition to …

Background Among patients with acute ischemic stroke due to occlusions in the proximal
anterior intracranial circulation, less than 40% regain functional independence when treated …

Purpose of the Review This article reviews recent breakthroughs in the treatment of acute
ischemic stroke, mainly focusing on the evolution of endovascular thrombectomy, its impact …