Bridging therapy is associated with improved cognitive function after large vessel occlusion stroke – an analysis of the German Stroke Registry

Bridging therapy is associated with improved cognitive function after large vessel occlusion stroke – an analysis of the German Stroke Registry

Abstract Background The targeted use of endovascular therapy (EVT), with or without intravenous thrombolysis (IVT) in acute large cerebral vessel occlusion stroke (LVOS) has been proven to be superior compared to IVT alone. Despite favorable functional outcome, many patients complain about cognitive...

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Main Authors: Philipp Ettelt, Ilko L. Maier, Marlena Schnieder, Mathias Bähr, Daniel Behme, Marios-Nikos Psychogios, Jan Liman, on behalf of the GSR-ET Collaborators
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2020-07-01
Series:Neurological Research and Practice
Subjects:
Ischemic stroke
LVOS
Intravenous thrombolysis
Mechanical thrombectomy
Cognitive function
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s42466-020-00079-9

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