| Literature DB >> 26696536 |
U Yilmaz1, R Mühl-Benninghaus2.
Abstract
BACKGROUND: The publications of five prospective randomized trials have made 2015 a milestone in the development of stroke therapy. Up till then, IV rtPA had been the only evidence-based recanalizing treatment for ischemic stroke. AIM: In this article we review the results of five trials: MR CLEAN, ESCAPE, EXTEND IA, SWIFT PRIME, and REVASCAT.Entities:
Keywords: Mechanical thrombektomy; Stent retriever; Stroke
Mesh:
Year: 2016 PMID: 26696536 DOI: 10.1007/s00117-015-0059-5
Source DB: PubMed Journal: Radiologe ISSN: 0033-832X Impact factor: 0.635