Study investigates predictors of poor outcomes despite successful reperfusion in acute ischemic stroke.
Objective: Futile recanalization (FR) is defined as a poor functional outcome despite successful reperfusion after mechanical thrombectomy (MT) and remains a clinical concern in acute ischemic stroke. This study investigated clinical predictors of FR in patients with middle cerebral artery (MCA) M2 occlusion.
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