N Engl J Med February 2018 PMID 29364767

Thrombectomy for Stroke at 6 to 16 Hours with Selection by Perfusion Imaging.

Gregory W Albers, Michael P Marks, Stephanie Kemp, Soren Christensen, Jenny P Tsai, Santiago Ortega-Gutierrez, Ryan A McTaggart, Michel T Torbey, May Kim-Tenser, Thabele Leslie-Mazwi, Amrou Sarraj, Scott E Kasner, Sameer A Ansari, Sharon D Yeatts, Scott Hamilton

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The discussions reflect a high level of engagement, with mentions of key studies like DAWN and DEFUSE-3 and their implications for treatment windows, using phrases such as 'extending the window' and 'supporting new protocols'. The tone demonstrates excitement about improving stroke care, supported by references to clinical outcomes and imaging techniques, which underscores the perceived major impact of the publication on stroke treatment practices.

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Most discussions acknowledge and support the significance of extending thrombectomy treatment windows based on recent studies.

InterestHigh interest

The discussions show high interest, highlighting the evolving treatment options and new imaging criteria for stroke management.

EngagementHigh engagement

Users actively analyze and reference specific trials like DAWN and DEFUSE-3, indicating deep engagement with the research and its clinical implications.

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The posts emphasize substantial clinical impact, suggesting changes in practice and emphasizing the potential to improve patient outcomes through updated protocols.

Abstract in brief

Thrombectomy is now being explored for patients with stroke who are treated between 6 to 16 hours after symptom onset, focusing on those with salvageable brain tissue and specific criteria for eligibility.
A clinical trial evaluated its effectiveness, finding that patients receiving thrombectomy plus medical therapy had better functional outcomes and lower mortality rates compared to those receiving only medical therapy.
The trial involved 182 patients across 38 U.S. centers and indicated significant improvements in independence and lower death rates for the thrombectomy group, although there were no notable differences in serious complications.

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Images adapted from generative AI and https://t.co/RRPOkzSa9D Here are some references for the threshold values DEFUSE 3: https://t.co/PzcutD7ZLT Whole-Brain CT Perfusion to Quantify Acute Ischemic Penumbra and Core https://t.co/QLSjYXnSy4

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2/ Major stroke trials using CT/MR perfusion DAWN 2018 https://t.co/AAXsrhabFU DEFUSE-3 2018 https://t.co/NSep3zFxKL EXTEND 2019 https://t.co/Lz8ww9uX0a

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