Publications by authors named "Anoop Achanaril"
Brain Atrophy and Leukoaraiosis Correlate with Futile Stroke Thrombectomy.
J Stroke Cerebrovasc Dis
August 2021
Article Synopsis
- Mechanical thrombectomy (MT) is effective for treating strokes caused by large vessel occlusion, but it often shows poor results in elderly patients, leading to concerns about unnecessary procedures.
- A study analyzed the relationship between visual assessments of brain atrophy and leukoaraiosis on CT scans and outcomes for elderly stroke patients undergoing thrombectomy, focusing on their 90-day recovery status.
- Results indicated that increased severity of brain atrophy and leukoaraiosis correlated with lower recovery rates post-procedure, suggesting these factors may be useful indicators of patient outcomes and help minimize futile treatments.