Mechanical Thrombectomy in Ischemic Stroke With a Medium or Distal Arterial Occlusion: The DISCOUNT Randomized Clinical Trial
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The DISCOUNT randomized clinical trial aimed to evaluate the efficacy and safety of mechanical thrombectomy in patients with acute ischemic stroke due to medium or distal vessel occlusions, comparing it to medical treatment alone. The trial found that thrombectomy did not result in a significantly higher rate of good clinical outcomes at three months, while also revealing a higher incidence of hemorrhagic complications associated with the procedure. Consequently, the authors concluded that thrombectomy may not be beneficial for this patient population.
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