Table 4

Cause of death in patients with acute ischemic stroke (groups 1 and 2)

CauseNo of patients
Large infarction due to proximal LVO (ICA, carotid T, basilar artery, combined MCA/AC), age >80 years, and therapy limitation (palliative care)9
Failed mechanical thrombectomy5
Symptomatic ICH2
Other reason (acute coronary syndrome with pulmonary edema, sepsis)3
  • ICA, internal carotid artery; ICH, intracranial hemorrhage; LVO, large vessel occlusion; MCA, middle cerebral artery.