Study Supports Endovascular Stroke Treatments in Community-Based Hospital Stroke Centers
October 15, 2013—Matthew H. Berlet, MD, et al published findings from a 2-year, retrospective, nonrandomized study comparing endovascular therapies in acute ischemic stroke patients with the goal of developing a new comprehensive acute stroke algorithm. The investigators sought to determine if modern ischemic stroke therapy in a large, community-based dedicated stroke center improves clinical outcomes. The study is available online ahead of print in the Journal of Stroke & Cerebrovascular Diseases.
