Thrombectomy for Acute Ischemic Stroke: Recent Insights and Future Directions.

Current Neurology and Neuroscience Reports
Aravind Ganesh, Mayank Goyal

Abstract

Mechanical thrombectomy has become the standard of care for acute ischemic stroke with proximal large vessel occlusions (LVO). This article reviews recent research relating to thrombectomy. Thrombectomy for anterior circulation stroke with proximal LVO was first shown to be highly efficacious within 6 h of stroke onset, but "late-window" trials have further demonstrated efficacy until 24-h postonset in select patients with salvageable tissue. However, the concept of "time is brain" remains critical. Thrombectomy trials have further stimulated worldwide efforts to develop systems of care for rapid treatment of eligible patients. Thrombectomy is cost-effective and likely to have long-term efficacy for both disability and mortality outcomes. Thrombectomy is a highly efficacious acute stroke therapy. Enduring uncertainties include efficacy in patients with premorbid disability, posterior circulation, or more distal occlusions; use of bridging thrombolysis; and optimal techniques to achieve consistent revascularization and address tandem occlusions or stenoses.

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