Timing of Antithrombotic Initiation and Risk of Reocclusion After Mechanical Thrombectomy

Key Points

• This research investigates the optimal timing for starting antithrombotic therapy following mechanical thrombectomy to reduce the risk of reocclusion.
• Analyzed the timing of antithrombotic therapy initiation after mechanical thrombectomy.
• Compared reocclusion rates based on therapy initiation timing, specifically within 24 hours, 1 to 7 days, and beyond 7 days.
• Antithrombotic therapy initiated within 1 to 7 days significantly reduced reocclusion risk.
• Starting therapy within 24 hours also provided protective benefits.
• No protective effect was observed when therapy was initiated beyond 7 days.