Abstract A008: Endovascular Thrombectomy in Very Elderly Stroke Patients: National Utilization and Clinical Outcomes, 2016-2022
Abstract
Background: Endovascular thrombectomy (EVT) is the standard of care for large vessel occlusion stroke, but its use in very elderly patients (≥ 80 years) has been limited by concerns about poor outcomes. Although prior studies suggested lower EVT use and worse outcomes in this population, it remains unclear whether these patterns persist in current U.S. practice. Methods: We used the Nationwide Inpatient Sample (2016–2022) to identify adults (≥18 years) with a primary discharge diagnosis of ischemic stroke admitted non-electively. Patients were stratified into two groups:
Fields of Study & Subjects
Acute Ischemic Stroke Management
Cerebrovascular and Carotid Artery Diseases
Acute Myocardial Infarction Research
Publication details
- Journal / source
- Stroke
- Volume
- 57
- Issue
- Suppl_1
- Publication date
- 29 January 2026
- Language
- EN