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A Systems Approach towards Intra-Arterial Management of Acute Ischemic Stroke: Need for Novel Outcome Measures and a Focus on Sequence Rather Than Steps
In this editorial, we seek to focus attention of neurointerventionists and stroke physicians towards a systems approach to the intra-arterial management of acute ischemic stroke. We highlight the need to pay attention to the overall sequence and workflow of a neurointerventional procedure rather than individual steps. We also stress the importance of novel outcome measures in analyzing procedural efficacy when managing patients with acute ischemic stroke.
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