Abstract 26: Treatment Choice and Discharge Outcomes in Patients Presenting With Large Vessel Occlusion and Low National Institutes of Health Stroke Scale
Abstract:Introduction:
Since 2015, endovascular thrombectomy (EVT) has been widely accepted as the standard of care for patients presenting proximal anterior circulation large vessel occlusion (LVO). However, patient selection for EVT remains uncertain in patients presenting with LVO and low NIHSS.
Methods:
Retrospective data from 37 hospitals within a large multi-hospital system stroke registry were analyzed and included patients age 18 or over, discharged betw… Show more
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