Treatment details of intra-arterial therapy
| Angiographic Parameters | No. | % |
|---|---|---|
| IV tPA given prior to IA therapy | 14 | 15.9 |
| Intubated at any point during angiography | 3 | 3.4 |
| Site of occlusion | ||
| ICA | 22 | 25.0 |
| M1, proximal (involves lenticulostriates) | 23 | 26.1 |
| M1, distal (spares lenticulostriates) | 16 | 18.2 |
| M2 | 25 | 28.4 |
| M3 | 2 | 2.3 |
| Concomitant cervical segment ICA stenosis (>70%) or occlusion | 16 | 18.2 |
| Treatment | ||
| Thrombolytic infusion alone | 65 | 73.9 |
| Mechanical thrombectomy alone | 4 | 4.5 |
| Both MT and IAT | 19 | 21.6 |
| Intracranial stent placement | 4 | 4.5 |
Note:—IA indicates intra-arterial; MT, mechanical thrombectomy.