Endovascular thrombectomy in acute stroke with a large ischemic core: A systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials.

BackgroundEndovascular thrombectomy (EVT) is the standard treatment for acute ischemic stroke due to internal carotid artery (ICA) or middle cerebral artery (MCA) M1 occlusion with a small ischemic core.However, the effect of EVT on acute stroke with a large ischemic core remains unclear.This study aimed to evaluate the association of EVT plus medi

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