March 16, 2025

Endovascular Treatment for Acute Ischemic Stroke Due to Medium & Distal Vessel Occlusions: the DISTAL & ESCAPE-MeVO Trials

Key Points: Evidence before these studies: Previous evidence supporting endovascular therapy in medium/distal vessel occlusions primarily came from observational studies or subgroup analyses of larger vessel occlusion trials, leaving uncertainty regarding the efficacy of endovascular therapy in this population. Question: Does endovascular therapy improve clinical outcomes compared to standard medical management in acute ischemic stroke…