ArticleCureus2023
Reversible CT Scan Hypodensity in Acute Ischemic Stroke Patient With Low Initial Alberta Stroke Program Early CT Score (ASPECTS) Following Endovascular Thrombectomy: A Case Report.
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- Pre-hospital THRIVE score predicts the thrombolysis in cerebral infarction outcome post endovascular thrombectomy: an emergency medical service study.BMC emergency medicine · 2025Article
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Abstract
According to current American and European guidelines, mechanical thrombectomy is recommended only for patients with an Alberta Stroke Program Early CT Score (ASPECTS) of 6 or higher. However, recent literature suggests that the potential benefits of reperfusion therapy should not be solely determined by baseline ASPECTS. In this case report, we present a young female patient with a low initial ASPECTS (4-5), who underwent mechanical thrombectomy and showed marked improvement in both CT imaging and clinical symptoms. Our findings potentially show that mechanical thrombectomy may be beneficial even for patients with an initial ASPECTS ≤ 5. These results may contribute to the growing evidence supporting the use of mechanical thrombectomy as a viable treatment option for acute ischemic stroke patients with low baseline ASPECTS.
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