A priority for the International Journal of Stroke (IJS) is to highlight the global burden of
stroke. The worldwide epidemiology of stroke is regularly documented as part of the Global …

Large vessel ischemic stroke is a leading cause of morbidity and mortality throughout the
world. Recent advances in endovascular stroke treatment are changing the treatment …

Stroke affects approximately 795 000 people each year, resulting in 1 of every 20 deaths in
the United States. 1 It remains the leading cause of long-term disability with more than 50 …

This review discusses modern therapeutic interventions for acute ischemic stroke with a
focus on endovascular therapy. In 2015, the American Heart Association made major …

The management of cerebrovascular disease has advanced considerably in 2015. Five
randomized control trials have firmly established the role of endovascular thrombectomy for …

Background and Purpose—We sought to assess outcomes after endovascular
treatment/therapy of acute ischemic stroke, overall and by subgroups, and looked for …

Importance A significant proportion of acute ischemic strokes occur while patients are
hospitalized. Limited contemporary data exist on the utilization rates of intravenous …

The era of reperfusion in acute ischemic stroke is in full swing. In 2015, several randomized
clinical trials showed that new clot retrieval devices could benefit patients with large vessel …

Background and purpose Endovascular treatment could improve functional outcomes and
reduce mortality in patients with intracranial large artery occlusion. This registry aims to …

Stroke, a vascular disease of the brain, is the# 1 cause of disability and a major cause of
death worldwide. Stroke has a major negative impact on the life of stroke-affected …