Background And Purpose: Mechanical thrombectomy (MT) is a standard care for most acute ischemic stroke (AIS) patients. For AIS patients underwent MT, predicting the patients at high risk of unfavorable outcome and adjusting therapeutic strategies accordingly can greatly improve patient outcomes. We aimed to develop and validate a nomogram for individualized prediction of Chinese AIS patients underwent MT.
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January 2016
Background: The profile and 1-year outcome after acute ischemic stroke (AIS) in Nanjing, China, is uncertain. This study aimed to investigate the profile and outcome after 1-year follow-up of AIS in East China.
Methods: In a prospective cohort study, 2168 patients with AIS were recruited consecutively.