Endovascular thrombectomy for the treatment of acute ischemic stroke

201510 citationsReviewgold Open Access

Authors

Cleusa P. Ferri · Hospital Alemão Oswaldo Cruz

Anna Maria Buehler · Hospital Alemão Oswaldo Cruz

Uri Adrian Prync Flato · Hospital Alemão Oswaldo Cruz

P. Puglia · Hospital Alemão Oswaldo Cruz

Jefferson Gomes Fernandes · Hospital Alemão Oswaldo Cruz

Abstract

Evidence favours a combination of the standard therapy with endovascular thrombectomy. The selection criteria however limit the number of people who can benefit. Further studies are needed to prove its cost-effectiveness.

Topics & Keywords

Acute Ischemic Stroke Management Venous Thromboembolism Diagnosis and Management Cerebrovascular and Carotid Artery Diseases

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Good health and well-being

Publication Details

Published in: Arquivos de Neuro-Psiquiatria

Volume 74, Issue 1, pp. 67-74

DOI: 10.1590/0004-282x20150182

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