Blood pressure behavior during mechanical thrombectomy and drugs used for conscious sedation or general anesthesia.

Background: The optimal blood pressure (BP) during mechanical thrombectomy for acute ischemic stroke is currently unclear.

Objective: To investigate BP behavior during mechanical thrombectomy in patients with acute ischemic stroke and its relationship with drugs used for sedation or general anesthesia. Additionally, we investigated the association between BP oscillation during mechanical thrombectomy and recanalization status, and with functional outcome at discharge.