Endovascular Thrombectomy in the Very Elderly (≥85 Years): Outcomes from a High-Volume Stroke Center.

Singer L; Maximilian I. Sprügel; Stefan Hock; David Haupenthal; Bernd Kallmuenzer; Stefan Schwab; K. Macha; A Doerfler; Tobias Engelhorn

doi:10.3174/ajnr.a9203

February 6, 2026

Endovascular Thrombectomy in the Very Elderly (≥85 Years): Outcomes from a High-Volume Stroke Center.

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Key Points

To evaluate the feasibility and outcomes of endovascular thrombectomy (EVT) in patients aged 85 and older.
Observational study design at a high-volume stroke center
Inclusion of patients aged 85 and older receiving EVT
Assessment of pre-stroke status and outcomes after procedure
EVT is feasible in elderly patients despite higher mortality
Patients aged 85 and older have worse outcomes compared to younger populations
Pre-stroke status significantly influences postoperative outcomes

Implication

Observational analysis shows worse outcomes after thrombectomy in elderly patients, suggesting careful decision-making is crucial.

Abstract

EVT is technically feasible in elderly patients but associated with worse outcomes and higher mortality. Age alone should not exclude patients from EVT, though careful consideration of pre-stroke status is essential for individualized decision-making.

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L et al. (2026) studied this question.

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Endovascular Thrombectomy in the Very Elderly (≥85 Years): Outcomes from a High-Volume Stroke Center.

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Endovascular Thrombectomy in the Very Elderly (≥85 Years): Outcomes from a High-Volume Stroke Center.

Key Points

Implication

Abstract

Discussion

Cite This Study

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