Endovascular Therapy Versus Medical Management in Posterior Cerebral Artery Stroke: Neurological Gains Without Functional Superiority: A Meta-analysis (P6-4.022)

Key Points

• This research aims to evaluate the effectiveness and safety of endovascular therapy in comparison to medical management for acute posterior cerebral artery occlusion.
• Conducted a meta-analysis of studies comparing endovascular therapy to medical management in patients with PCA stroke.
• Evaluated safety and neurological outcomes of both interventions.
• Included diverse clinical trials for comprehensive analysis.
• Endovascular therapy showed significant neurological improvement compared to medical management.
• Functional recovery did not significantly differ between the two treatment methods.
• Findings suggest that while EVT improves neurological status, it may not enhance overall functional outcomes.