What are the benefits of Stent-retriever thrombectomy after intravenous t-PA?
Stent-retriever thrombectomy after intravenous t-PA has been found to provide significant benefits in stroke patients, including improved reperfusion rates, better functional outcomes, lower mortality rates, and a reduced risk of symptomatic intracranial hemorrhage, compared to t-PA alone. Studies have also shown that endovascular therapy for ischemic stroke with perfusion-imaging selection can help improve functional outcomes and reduce mortality rates. Additionally, mechanical thrombectomy after intravenous alteplase has been found to reduce disability in stroke patients and also reduce the risk of symptomatic intracranial hemorrhage. Lastly, studies have also found that intraarterial treatment for acute ischemic stroke can help reduce death and disability in stroke patients. 