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

Practice question

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