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Size and time impact outcomes when mechanical clot removal used for large core strokes

February 8, 2019 by

Patient outcomes with large core stroke damage are worse the larger the core volume and the longer the time lapse between stroke onset and treatment. Perfusion imaging may help identify large core stroke patients who are potential candidates for mechanical thrombectomy (clot removal).

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