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Oct 2026
Pre-stroke functional status and prognosis following mechanical thrombectomy: Systematic review and meta-analysis.
IntroductionMechanical thrombectomy (MT) is an endovascular approach applicable to large- and medium-vessel occlusion in the context of ischemic stroke (IS), with recanalization rates superior to 80% and favorable clinical outcomes. However, its benefits in patients with pre-existing functional disability remain unclea...
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