Introduction: Data on safety and efficacy of endovascular thrombectomy (EVT) for acute ischemic stroke in older patients are limited and controversial, and people aged 80 or older were under-represented in randomized trials. Our aim was to assess EVT effect for ischemic stroke patients aged >= 80 at a nationwide level. Patients and methods: The cohort included stroke patients undergoing EVT from the Italian Registry of Endovascular Treatment in Acute Stroke (IRETAS). Patients were a priori divided into younger and older groups (<80 vs >= 80). Primary outcome was good functional outcome (modified Rankin scale, mRS, 0-2 at 90 days). Secondary outcomes were symptomatic intracranial hemorrhage (sICH), successful reperfusion, EVT abortion. Propensity score matching (PSM) was performed between age groups for baseline features, functional status, stroke severity and neuroradiological features. Logistic regression was implemented to test the weight of age group on the predefined outcomes. Results: Overall, 5872 individuals (1:1 matching, n = 2936 aged >= 80 vs n = 2936 < 80) were matched from 13,922 records. In >= 80 group 34.1% had good functional outcome, vs 51.2% in <80 group (absolute difference = -17.1%, p < 0.001), with a 4.4% excess in EVT abortion. Age >= 80 was a negative independent predictor of good functional outcome (aOR = 0.4, 95% CI = 0.3-0.5), but had no impact on sICH. Discussion and conclusion: Age >= 80 years represents a consistent predictor of worse functional outcome, independently from successful reperfusion and sICH. Cost-effectiveness studies are needed for tailored and implement sustainable care, and research should focus on strategies to improve functional outcome in older age patient groups.

Romoli, M., Migliaccio, L., Saia, V., Pracucci, G., Cirillo, L., Forlivesi, S., et al. (2024). Stroke thrombectomy in the elderly: A propensity score matched study on a nationwide real-world registry. EUROPEAN STROKE JOURNAL, European Stroke Journal 1–8, 1-8 [10.1177/23969873241299335].

Stroke thrombectomy in the elderly: A propensity score matched study on a nationwide real-world registry

Cirillo L.;
2024

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Introduction: Data on safety and efficacy of endovascular thrombectomy (EVT) for acute ischemic stroke in older patients are limited and controversial, and people aged 80 or older were under-represented in randomized trials. Our aim was to assess EVT effect for ischemic stroke patients aged >= 80 at a nationwide level. Patients and methods: The cohort included stroke patients undergoing EVT from the Italian Registry of Endovascular Treatment in Acute Stroke (IRETAS). Patients were a priori divided into younger and older groups (<80 vs >= 80). Primary outcome was good functional outcome (modified Rankin scale, mRS, 0-2 at 90 days). Secondary outcomes were symptomatic intracranial hemorrhage (sICH), successful reperfusion, EVT abortion. Propensity score matching (PSM) was performed between age groups for baseline features, functional status, stroke severity and neuroradiological features. Logistic regression was implemented to test the weight of age group on the predefined outcomes. Results: Overall, 5872 individuals (1:1 matching, n = 2936 aged >= 80 vs n = 2936 < 80) were matched from 13,922 records. In >= 80 group 34.1% had good functional outcome, vs 51.2% in <80 group (absolute difference = -17.1%, p < 0.001), with a 4.4% excess in EVT abortion. Age >= 80 was a negative independent predictor of good functional outcome (aOR = 0.4, 95% CI = 0.3-0.5), but had no impact on sICH. Discussion and conclusion: Age >= 80 years represents a consistent predictor of worse functional outcome, independently from successful reperfusion and sICH. Cost-effectiveness studies are needed for tailored and implement sustainable care, and research should focus on strategies to improve functional outcome in older age patient groups.
2024
Romoli, M., Migliaccio, L., Saia, V., Pracucci, G., Cirillo, L., Forlivesi, S., et al. (2024). Stroke thrombectomy in the elderly: A propensity score matched study on a nationwide real-world registry. EUROPEAN STROKE JOURNAL, European Stroke Journal 1–8, 1-8 [10.1177/23969873241299335].
Romoli, M.; Migliaccio, L.; Saia, V.; Pracucci, G.; Cirillo, L.; Forlivesi, S.; Romano, D.; Casetta, I.; Fainardi, E.; Sallustio, F.; Limbucci, N.; Ne...espandi
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