Background The efficacy of endovascular thrombectomy (ET) for acute ischemic stroke (AIS)
in octogenarians is still controversial. Objective To evaluate, using a large multicenter cohort …

Objective To explore clinical outcomes in older adults with acute ischemic stroke treated with
endovascular thrombectomy (EVT). Methods We included consecutive patients (2014–2016) …

Background Little is known about the safety and efficacy of endovascular therapy for acute
ischemic stroke in octogenarians. Aim We performed a systematic review and meta-analysis …

Introduction Completed randomized trials on endovascular thrombectomy (ET) did not
independently assess the efficacy of ET in the elderly (≥ 80 years old) who were often …

Background and Purpose—The Solitaire With the Intention for Thrombectomy (SWIFT) and
thrombectomy revascularization of large vessel occlusions in acute ischemic stroke (TREVO …

BACKGROUND AND AIMS: New thrombectomy devices allow successful and rapid
recanalization in acute ischemic stroke. Nevertheless prognostics factors need to be …

Background The average life expectancy is increasing worldwide, surpassing 80 years in
some countries. Recently, mechanical thrombectomy (MT) using modern devices and …

OBJECTIVE: Intracranial large-vessel ischemia is associated with poor clinical outcome and
increased mortality. Early reperfusion of ischemic tissue remains the goal of treatment of …

Background and Purpose—Conflicting data exist regarding outcomes after intra-arterial
therapy (IAT) in elderly stroke patients. We compare safety and clinical outcomes of …

Background Endovascular thrombectomy (ET) is the standard of care for treatment of acute
ischemic stroke (AIS) secondary to large vessel occlusion. The elderly population has been …