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The large effect size of ET on AIS outcomes is significantly diminished in the elderly population when using comparable selection criteria to those used in younger counterparts. This raises concerns about the risk-benefit ratio and the cost-effectiveness of performing this procedure in the elderly before optimizing patient selection.
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