Results of Mechanical Thrombectomy in Patients Aged ≥80 Years

Objective: The effectiveness of mechanical thrombectomy (MT) for anterior circulation large vessel occlusion (LVO) is controversial in elderly patients. The aim of this study was to evaluate the efficacy of MT in octogenarians.Methods: One hundred and sixty-five patients who underwent MT for anterio...

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Published in:Journal of Neuroendovascular Therapy 2021, Vol.15(5), pp.323-331
Main Authors: Asai, Takumi, Ikezawa, Mizuka, Oyama, Takahiro, Ito, Syohei, Kimata, Masayuki, Hoshinaga, Toshiaki, Ohta, Shinji, Ohno, Masasuke, Susaki, Noriyuki, Kajita, Yasukazu, Takahashi, Tatsuo
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Language:eng ; jpn
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acute ischemic stroke
elderly patients
large vessel occlusion
mechanical thrombectomy
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Summary:Objective: The effectiveness of mechanical thrombectomy (MT) for anterior circulation large vessel occlusion (LVO) is controversial in elderly patients. The aim of this study was to evaluate the efficacy of MT in octogenarians.Methods: One hundred and sixty-five patients who underwent MT for anterior circulation LVO between May 2014 and August 2019 at our institution were evaluated. Patients were divided into two groups, the elderly group (≥80 years) and non-elderly group (
ISSN:1882-4072
2186-2494
DOI:10.5797/jnet.oa.2020-0029