Distribution and evolution of acute interventional ischemic stroke treatment in Germany from 2010 to 2016

Abstract Background Mechanical thrombectomy (MT) is a new evidence-based treatment option for large vessel occlusion in the anterior brain circulation. Using comprehensive administrative data from Germany, we analysed the nationwide development of intravenous thrombolysis (IVT) and MT in Germany bet...

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Main Authors: Ralph Weber, Jens Eyding, Martin Kitzrow, Dirk Bartig, Christian Weimar, Werner Hacke, Christos Krogias
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2019-02-01
Series:Neurological Research and Practice
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Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s42466-019-0010-8