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

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...

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Main Authors: Si-Yan Chen, Xing-Ru Zhang, Jie Chen, Wan-Qian Ge, Wen-Wen Wang, Xin-Shi Wang, Cheng-Long Xie
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Hindawi Limited 2018-01-01
Series:BioMed Research International
Online Access:http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2018/9831210