Table 2

Multivariate analysis of potential predictors of distal embolization

PredictorsOR (95% CI)P
First-line thrombectomy strategy
 CAT1(ref)
 SRT6.177(1.77–21.555)0.004
 SRT and CAT1.723(0.465–6.389)0.416
Occlusion location
 MCA bifurcation1(ref)
 ICA bifurcation3.21(1.188–8.672)0.021
ICA tortuosity0.816(0.296–2.253)0.695
Number of passes1.778(1.132–2.792)0.013
  • CAT, contact aspiration thrombectomy; CI, confidence interval; ICA, internal carotid artery; MCA, middle cerebral artery; OR, odds ratio; SRT, stent retriever thrombectomy.