An Overview of Meta-Analyses of Endovascular Bridging Therapies for Acute Ischemic Stroke

• Published in: BioMed research international Vol. 2018; no. 2018; pp. 1 - 12
• Main Authors: Xie, Cheng-Long, Wang, Wen-Wen, Ge, Wan-Qian, Chen, Jie, Zhang, Xing-Ru, Chen, Si-Yan, Wang, Xin-Shi
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Cairo, Egypt Hindawi Publishing Corporation 01.01.2018; Hindawi; John Wiley & Sons, Inc; Hindawi Limited
• Subjects: Biomedical research; Blood clots; Cardiovascular system; Care and treatment; Clinical trials; Comparative analysis; Health aspects; Hemorrhage; Ischemia; Medical prognosis; Meta-analysis; Mortality; Patients; Review; Stroke; Stroke (Disease); Surgery; Systematic review; Thrombolysis; Veins & arteries

Background. Acute Ischemic Stroke (AIS) is a common cause of death worldwide and the leading cause of long-term severe disability. Endovascular bridging therapies (EBT), including endovascular thrombectomy (ET) and intra-arterial thrombolytic (IAT), have been recommended to realize a favorable funct...