A retrospective analysis finds that target mismatch criteria predict functional independence in ischemic stroke patients with distal-medium vessel occlusion after endovascular treatment.
Key Points
MAIN FINDING: Target mismatch criteria are associated with functional independence in patients with distal-medium vessel occlusion receiving endovascular treatment.
KEY EVIDENCE: The study analyzed 115 patients and found an infarct core cutoff value of ≤30 mL effectively predicts outcomes (AUC 0.75).
APPROACH: This retrospective analysis utilized a multimodal CT study protocol to evaluate treatment outcomes within 24 hours of stroke onset.
SIGNIFICANCE: Findings highlight the importance of baseline imaging profiles for predicting functional independence after endovascular treatment.