[Mechanical Thrombectomy - Recent Trials]

Radiologe. 2016 Jan;56(1):9-11. doi: 10.1007/s00117-015-0059-5.
[Article in German]

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.

Keywords: Mechanical thrombektomy; Stent retriever; Stroke.

Publication types

  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Evidence-Based Medicine
  • Humans
  • Mechanical Thrombolysis / mortality*
  • Mechanical Thrombolysis / statistics & numerical data*
  • Operative Time
  • Prevalence
  • Randomized Controlled Trials as Topic*
  • Risk Factors
  • Stroke / diagnosis
  • Stroke / mortality*
  • Stroke / surgery*
  • Survival Rate
  • Treatment Outcome