Direct Mechanical Thrombectomy Versus Prior Bridging Intravenous Thrombolysis in Acute Ischemic Stroke: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis

Direct Mechanical Thrombectomy Versus Prior Bridging Intravenous Thrombolysis in Acute Ischemic Stroke: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis

Background: The current guideline recommends using an intravenous tissue-type plasminogen activator (IV tPA) prior to mechanical thrombectomy (MT) in eligible acute ischemic stroke (AIS) with emergent large vessel occlusion (ELVO). Some recent studies found no significant differences in the long-ter...

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Main Authors: Zahra Kolahchi, Nasrin Rahimian, Sara Momtazmanesh, Anahid Hamidianjahromi, Shima Shahjouei, Ashkan Mowla
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2023-01-01
Series:Life
Subjects:
acute ischemic stroke
mechanical thrombectomy
bridging therapy
intravenous thrombolysis
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2075-1729/13/1/185

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