Which patients may benefit from mechanical thrombectomy up to 24 hours after last known well?...

Question

Which patients may benefit from mechanical thrombectomy up to 24 hours after last known well?

Accepted Answer

Large-vessel occlusion with favorable perfusion imaging demonstrating salvageable tissue

Answer

All stroke patients regardless of imaging

Answer

Small lacunar infarcts only

Answer

Any TIA without infarct

Answer

Only if NIHSS >25 automatically

us-usmle-step-2 MCQ (SBA): Acute Ischemic Stroke