What are the criteria for direct aspiration thrombectomy to be recommended as first-pass mechanical thrombectomy?
Direct aspiration thrombectomy is recommended as noninferior to stent retriever for patients who meet the following criteria: (1) prestroke mRS score of 0 to 1; (2) causative occlusion of the internal carotid artery or M1; (3) age 18 years; (4) NIHSS score of 6; (5) ASPECTS 6; and (6) treatment initiation (groin puncture) within 6 hours of symptom onset.