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Letter to the Editor Re “Endovascular thrombectomy or bridging therapy in minor ischemic stroke with large vessel occlusion”

Published:January 24, 2023DOI:https://doi.org/10.1016/j.thromres.2023.01.008
Letter to the Editor Re “Endovascular thrombectomy or bridging therapy in minor ischemic stroke with large vessel occlusion”
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      We commend Tu et al. on the recent article on comparison of endovascular thrombectomy (EVT) versus bridging therapy (BT) in minor stroke patients with large vessel occlusion (LVO) [
      • Tu W.J.
      • Xu Y.
      • Liu Y.
      • Du J.
      • Zhao J.
      Endovascular thrombectomy or bridging therapy in minor ischemic stroke with large vessel occlusion.
      Thromb. Res. 2022; 219: 150-154
      ]. Based on retrospective, observational study of 903 patients, the authors conclude non-inferiority of EVT compared to BT in patients presenting within 4.5 h of onset. We have a few questions and comments.
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      Article info

      Publication history

      Published online: January 24, 2023
      Accepted: January 6, 2023
      Received: October 9, 2022

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      In Press Journal Pre-Proof

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      DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.thromres.2023.01.008

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