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Endovascular Treatment of Anterior Circulation Large Vessel Occlusion in the Elderly.


ABSTRACT: Endovascular treatment of anterior circulation large vessel occlusion in the elderly population presents special challenges and opportunities. In this review, we discuss the published literature regarding thrombectomy in elderly patients and also discuss specific issues related to treatment in this patient population. In summary, while the overall outcomes following thrombectomy in elderly patients are worse than following thrombectomy in younger patients, there appears to be a similar benefit as in young patients. While there are challenges with successfully delivering thrombectomy in older patients, age alone should not be an independent exclusion from thrombectomy.

SUBMITTER: Jayaraman MV 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC5780400 | biostudies-literature | 2017

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature

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Endovascular Treatment of Anterior Circulation Large Vessel Occlusion in the Elderly.

Jayaraman Mahesh V MV   McTaggart Ryan A RA  

Frontiers in neurology 20180119


Endovascular treatment of anterior circulation large vessel occlusion in the elderly population presents special challenges and opportunities. In this review, we discuss the published literature regarding thrombectomy in elderly patients and also discuss specific issues related to treatment in this patient population. In summary, while the overall outcomes following thrombectomy in elderly patients are worse than following thrombectomy in younger patients, there appears to be a similar benefit a  ...[more]

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