ArticleNeurological sciences : official journal of the Italian Neurological Society and of the Italian Society of Clinical Neurophysiology2026
Early implementation of transradial mechanical thrombectomy in a primary stroke center: a sequential cohort propensity score-matched study.
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backgroundThis study assessed the early implementation of transradial access (TRA) for mechanical thrombectomy (MT) in a primary stroke center (PSC) using a retrospective sequential cohort design with propensity score matching.
methodsWe retrospectively analyzed patients with acute large vessel occlusion who underwent MT between January 2022 and December 2024. Patients were assigned to a transfemoral access (TFA) period (January 2022-June 2023) or a TRA period (July 2023-December 2024) based on the timing of formal TRA adoption. Propensity score matching (1:1) was used to reduce baseline imbalance. Primary outcomes were successful recanalization and favorable 90-day functional outcome (modified Rankin Scale 0-2). Secondary outcomes included access-site complications, hospital length of stay, and symptomatic intracranial hemorrhage (sICH).
resultsOf 74 eligible patients, 56 were included after matching (28 pairs). Successful recanalization (89.3% vs. 85.7%, P = 1.000) and favorable 90-day outcomes (53.6% vs. 46.4%, P = 0.796) were similar between the TRA and TFA groups. Major vascular complications were rare (0% vs. 3.6%, P = 1.000). Total access-site events were less frequent with TRA, although not statistically significant (3.6% vs. 25.0%, P = 0.052). Hospital stay was shorter during the TRA period (median, 7.0 vs. 10.0 days; P = 0.008). No significant differences were observed in sICH or 90-day mortality.
conclusionsEarly TRA implementation in a PSC appeared feasible, with similar reperfusion and functional outcomes and a favorable safety profile. These findings should be considered exploratory given the small sample size and potential temporal improvements in stroke care.
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