Background Achieving the best possible reperfusion is a key determinant of clinical outcome
after mechanical thrombectomy (MT). However, data on the safety and efficacy of intra …

Background and Purpose—There is considerable heterogeneity in practice patterns
between sedation in the intubated state vs nonintubated state during endovascular acute …

Background and Purpose—The rationale for recanalization therapy in acute ischemic stroke
is to preserve brain through penumbral salvage and thus improve clinical outcomes. We …

Background: Reperfusion without functional independence (RFI) is an undesired outcome
following thrombectomy in acute ischemic stroke. The primary objective was to evaluate, in …

Background Thrombolytic agents, including tenecteplase, are generally used within 4.5
hours after the onset of stroke symptoms. Information on whether tenecteplase confers …

Background and Purpose—Acute ischemic stroke due to tandem occlusions of the
extracranial internal carotid artery and intracranial arteries has a poor natural history. We …

Background: There is conflicting evidence as to whether intra-arterial thrombolysis (IAT)
adds benefit in patients with acute stroke who undergo mechanical thrombectomy (MT) …

Background Early identification and transfer of patients with acute stroke to a primary or
comprehensive stroke center results in favorable outcomes. Objective To describe …

Introduction: Multiple risk factors of mortality have been identified in patients with COVID-19.
Here, we sought to determine the effect of a history of neurological disorder and …

Background and Purpose—Mechanical thrombectomy (MT) devices have led to improved
reperfusion and clinical outcomes in acute ischemic stroke patients with emergent large …