Factors influencing functional recovery in posterior circulation stroke following mechanical thrombectomy: a systematic review and meta-analysis
Elvan Wiyarta, Rakhmad Hidayat, Mohammad Kurniawan, Iskandar Purba Geraldi, Gideon Hot Partogi Sinaga, Gamaliel Wibowo Soetanto, Gilang Nispu Saputra, Nyoman Angga Krishna Pramana · 2026
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Elvan Wiyarta and co-authors review what helps stroke patients recover after a clot removal procedure, in a 2026 analysis. The strokes at issue strike the back part of the brain's blood supply. They cause high rates of death and disability. A catheter procedure that pulls out the clot helps some patients, but recovery varies widely. The team pooled studies to find which factors track with good recovery at ninety days.
The analysis covered seventy five studies and more than twelve thousand patients. Good signs included clean early scans, clot dissolving drugs given first, and full flow restored in one pass. Poor signs included severe stroke at arrival, diabetes, high blood pressure, and general anesthesia. The authors say the pattern can guide care choices and set expectations for families.
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| CREATOR | Elvan Wiyarta, Rakhmad Hidayat, Mohammad Kurniawan, Iskandar Purba Geraldi, Gideon Hot Partogi Sinaga, Gamaliel Wibowo Soetanto, Gilang Nispu Saputra, Nyoman Angga Krishna Pramana |
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| YEAR | 2026 |
| COLLECTION | PAPERS |
| FORMAT | TXT |
| FILE SIZE | 38 KB |
| VERSION | 1.0 |
| LICENSE | CC BY 4.0 |
| RIGHTS | CC BY |
| SOURCE | Europe PMC |