Mechanical Thrombectomy and Final Infarct Volume in Medium or Distal Vessel Occlusion Stroke: A Post Hoc Analysis of a Randomized Clinical Trial
In a post hoc analysis of the DISTAL trial, mechanical thrombectomy plus best medical treatment preserved more threatened brain tissue than medical treatment alone in medium or distal vessel occlusion stroke, and better tissue preservation was linked to improved 90-day outcomes.