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To investigate the timing patterns of recurrent large vessel occlusion after thrombectomy and their clinical implications.

April 10, 2026Open Access

Frequent flyers: recurrent large vessel occlusion requiring thrombectomy

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To investigate the timing patterns of recurrent large vessel occlusion after thrombectomy and their clinical implications.
Analyzed a cohort of patients with recurrent LVO after thrombectomy
Identified patterns based on timing of recurrence
Assessed implications for vascular imaging and monitoring
Distinct time-dependent patterns of recurrence observed
Early recurrence cases may benefit from targeted vascular imaging
Delayed recurrence cases suggest need for intensified monitoring

Abstract

Recurrent LVO after thrombectomy appeared to display distinct time-dependent patterns in this cohort. These findings suggest that recurrence timing may serve as a practical clinical marker to guide targeted evaluation-vascular imaging and plaque assessment for early recurrence cases, and intensified rhythm monitoring for delayed cases. Larger studies are needed to validate these time-specific patterns.

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Mikiya Beppu

The Royal Melbourne Hospital

Yohanna Kusuma

The Royal Melbourne Hospital

Peter J Mitchell

The University of Melbourne

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Stroke and Vascular Neurology

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The University of Melbourne

Deakin University

The Royal Melbourne Hospital

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