Mechanical thrombectomy with intra-arterial thrombolysis versus mechanical thrombectomy alone in patients with acute ischemic stroke : A systematic review and meta-analysis

BACKGROUND: There is conflicting evidence as to whether intra-arterial thrombolysis (IAT) adds benefit in patients with acute stroke who undergo mechanical thrombectomy (MT).

METHODS: We conducted a systematic review to identify studies that evaluate IAT in patients with acute stroke who undergo MT. Data were extracted from relevant studies found through a search of PubMed, Scopus, and Web of Science until February 2023. Statistical pooling with random effects meta-analysis was undertaken to evaluate odds of functional independence, mortality, and near-complete or complete angiographic recanalization with IAT compared to no IAT.

RESULTS: A total of 18 studies were included (3 matched, 14 unmatched, and 1 randomized). The odds ratio (OR) for functional independence (modified Rankin Scale: 0-2) at 90 days was 1.14 (95% confidence interval (CI): 0.95-1.37, p = 0.17, 16 studies involving 7572 patients) with IAT with moderate between-study heterogeneity (I2 = 38.1%). The OR for functional independence with IAT was 1.28 (95% CI: 0.92-1.78, p = 0.15) in studies that were either matched or randomized and 1.24 (95% CI: 0.97-1.58, p = 0.08) in studies with the highest quality score. IAT was associated with higher odds of near-complete or complete angiographic recanalization (OR: 1.65, 95% CI: 1.03-2.65, p = 0.04) in studies that were either matched or of randomized comparisons.

CONCLUSION: Although the odds of functional independence appeared to be higher with IAT and MT compared with MT alone, none of the results were statistically significant. A prominent effect of the design and quality of the studies was observed on the association between IAT and functional independence at 90 days.

Medienart:

E-Artikel

Erscheinungsjahr:

2024

Erschienen:

2024

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Zur Gesamtaufnahme - volume:19

Enthalten in:

International journal of stroke : official journal of the International Stroke Society - 19(2024), 1 vom: 29. Jan., Seite 16-28

Sprache:

Englisch

Beteiligte Personen:

Qureshi, Adnan I [VerfasserIn]
Lodhi, Abdullah [VerfasserIn]
Akhtar, Iqra N [VerfasserIn]
Ma, Xiaoyu [VerfasserIn]
Kherani, Danish [VerfasserIn]
Kwok, Chun Shing [VerfasserIn]
Ford, Daniel E [VerfasserIn]
Hanley, Daniel F [VerfasserIn]
Hassan, Ameer E [VerfasserIn]
Nguyen, Thanh N [VerfasserIn]
Spiotta, Alejandro M [VerfasserIn]
Zaidi, Syed F [VerfasserIn]

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Themen:

Acute ischemic stroke
Intra-arterial thrombolysis
Journal Article
Mechanical thrombectomy
Meta-Analysis
Meta-analysis
Review
Systematic Review
Systematic review

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Date Completed 02.01.2024

Date Revised 02.01.2024

published: Print-Electronic

Citation Status MEDLINE

doi:

10.1177/17474930231184369

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PPN (Katalog-ID):

NLM358082056