Journal of vascular and interventional radiology : JVIR
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J Vasc Interv Radiol · Nov 2019
Multicenter Study Comparative Study Observational StudyBalloon Guide Catheter in Endovascular Treatment for Acute Ischemic Stroke: Results from the MR CLEAN Registry.
To compare outcomes after endovascular treatment (EVT) for acute ischemic stroke with and without the use of a balloon guide catheter (BGC) in clinical practice. ⋯ In clinical practice, use of a BGC was associated with higher reperfusion grade and early improvement of neurologic deficits, but had no positive effect on long-term functional outcome.