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ArticleThe Neurohospitalist2026

Who Obtains Informed Consent for Endovascular Thrombectomy in Acute Stroke? A Survey of Clinicians.

Amir A Mbonde, Ali A Alsarah, Bart M Demaerschalk, Adam A Dmytriw, Quentin J Moyer, Joshua A Hirsch, Aneesh B Singhal, Thabele M Leslie-Mazwi, Natalia S Rost, Aman B Patel and 2 more

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Amir A MbondeDepartment of Neurology, Medical College of Georgia, Augusta University, GA, USA.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0001-8241-0262
Ali A AlsarahDepartment of Neurology, Massachusetts General Hospital, Boston, MA, USA.
Bart M DemaerschalkDepartment of Neurology, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science, Phoenix, AZ, USA.
Adam A DmytriwDepartment of Radiology, Massachusetts General Hospital, Boston, MA, USA.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0003-0131-5699
Quentin J MoyerDepartment of Neurology, Massachusetts General Hospital, Boston, MA, USA.
Joshua A HirschDepartment of Radiology, Massachusetts General Hospital, Boston, MA, USA.
Aneesh B SinghalDepartment of Neurology, Massachusetts General Hospital, Boston, MA, USA.
Thabele M Leslie-MazwiDepartment of Neurology, University of Washington, Seattle, WA, USA.
Natalia S RostDepartment of Neurology, Massachusetts General Hospital, Boston, MA, USA.
Aman B PatelDepartment of Neurosurgery, Massachusetts General Hospital, Boston, MA, USA.
Michael J YoungDepartment of Neurology, Massachusetts General Hospital, Boston, MA, USA.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0001-6661-0811
Robert W RegenhardtDepartment of Neurology, Massachusetts General Hospital, Boston, MA, USA.

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Abstract

Background and Purpose: Informed consent (IC) practices for endovascular thrombectomy (EVT) in acute stroke are not well elucidated. We investigated the roles and specialties of those obtaining EVT IC, aiming to provide insights for enhancing the process. Methods: We conducted a survey from July- December 2023 among acute stroke care clinicians. Utilizing Qualtrics, we disseminated a questionnaire through various national and international online platforms. This analysis summarizes the characteristics of individuals who obtain IC at respondents' institution. Results: Among 168 respondents, 71% were staff physicians, 70% practiced in the US and 70% worked at academic centers. Neurology (77%) was the most common specialty obtaining EVT IC, followed by neurosurgery (41%), radiology (30%) and emergency medicine (EM) (10%). Staff physicians were the most frequently involved (61%), followed by fellows (43%), residents (48%) and advanced practice providers (APPs) (36%). Comparatvely, non-US institutions were more likely to utilize neurologists alone (50% vs 31%, Conclusion: Neurologists and staff physicians are the primary providers obtaining EVT IC, with variations based on region and institution type. Future efforts to optimize the IC process should integrate various specialties and be widely adaptable.

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acute strokeinformed consentthrombectomy

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PMID40923003
PMCPMC12413988

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