H. Shakir

RESTORE: REal-world analyses of Stroke-Thrombus Occlusion REtrieval study: effectiveness, safety, and technical outcomes.

BACKGROUND Mechanical thrombectomy has become the cornerstone of treatment for acute ischemic stroke (AIS) caused by large vessel occlusion. While randomized trials have established non-inferiority of aspiration-based approaches compared with stent retriever approaches, real-world evidence is essential to evaluate devi...

Temporalis Muscle Thickness as a Prognostic Marker in Acute Ischemic Stroke: A Systematic Review

Background: Temporalis muscle thickness (TMT) measured on routine neuroimaging has emerged as a radiological marker of sarcopenia, but its prognostic value in acute ischemic stroke is not well defined. This systematic review examined whether TMT is associated with functional status, swallowing outcomes, and mortality a...

Outcomes after middle meningeal artery embolization using coils alone for chronic subdural hematoma: A systematic review and single-arm meta-analysis