Outcomes in Patients with Minor Stroke: Diagnosis and Management in the Post-thrombectomy Era

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“…With advances in stroke treatment, the average patient recovery level has improved, and the thresholds for assessing the success of procedures are increasing correspondingly. In the era of thrombectomy, experience shows that certain deficits that were once considered background issues must now be taken into consideration [1]. Among these deficits, cognitive and behavioural disorders are the most significant.…”

“…A meta‐analysis [9] suggests that cognitive impairments and residual depressive states are common after strokes classified as minor. A whole range of deficits that do not affect motor function can occur even after a minor stroke [1]. These subtle deficits are challenging to assess and may be neglected when assessing functional outcomes using conventional tools and scales.…”