Table 2

EVT complications of acute ischemic stroke patients with LVO and MeVO who received EVT

ComplicationNo of patients
Distal MCA perforation1
Dissection2
Vasospasm2
Stent retriever fracture1
Carotid–cavernous fistula1
Stent detachment1
Intracranial contrast extravasation1
Groin hematoma1
Not able to remove femoral sheath1
Bradycardia and hypotension causing procedure termination1
  • EVT, endovascular thrombectomy; LVO, large vessel occlusion; MCA, middle cerebral artery; MeVO, medium vessel occlusion.