Abstract:PurposeThe importance of early reperfusion to functional recovery after mechanical thrombectomy is well established. Factors contributing to the delay of endovascular therapies remain unclear. Data was analyzed to evaluate the cause (s) for delaying the start of IA intervention in the Penumbra trials.MethodsA pooled analysis of 1028 patients was conducted from the prospective and retrospective Penumbra trials (Pivotal N = 124, PICS N = 261, START N = 133, POST N = 108, RetroSTART N = 191, Speed 054 N = 71). Al… Show more
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