A new study has failed to show noninferiority of direct thrombectomy compared to bridging therapy with thrombolysis before thrombectomy for patients with large-vessel occlusion ischemic stroke. However, outcomes were very good for both groups. The trial, SWIFT DIRECT, was presented…
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Endovascular thrombectomy alone noninferior in ischemic stroke
(HealthDay)—Endovascular thrombectomy alone is noninferior to endovascular thrombectomy preceded by intravenous alteplase for patients with acute ischemic stroke from large-vessel occlusion, according to a study published online May 6 in the New England Journal of Medicine. Pengfei Yang, M.D., from…
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