Endovascular Thrombectomy in Acute-Onset Ischemic Stroke – beyond the Standard Time Windows: A Case Report and a Review of the Literature
Endovascular thrombectomy following an acute ischemic stroke can lead to improved functional outcome when performed early. Current guidelines suggest treatment within 6 h after symptom onset. Recent studies including the DEFUSE-3 and DAWN trials demonstrate that some patients may benefit from thromb...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Karger Publishers
2018-09-01
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Series: | Case Reports in Neurology |
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Online Access: | https://www.karger.com/Article/FullText/492892 |