Response to correspondence “Outcome Hierarchy Matters When Interpreting Emergency Conversion to General Anesthesia During EVT”

Key Points

• This correspondence addresses the importance of outcome hierarchy when evaluating emergency conversions to general anesthesia during endovascular therapy (EVT).
• Reviewing existing literature on emergency conversions during EVT and their implications.
• Discussing the interpretation of outcomes related to anesthesia conversion directly.
• Providing insights into clinical practices surrounding EVT outcomes.
• Emphasizing that understanding outcome hierarchy can improve decision-making in emergency settings.
• Highlighting how different outcomes may lead to varied interpretations of clinical effectiveness.