Cost-effectiveness of endovascular thrombectomy in patients with acute stroke and M2 occlusion
Khunte M, Wu X, Payabvash S, Zhu C, Matouk C, Schindler J, Sanelli P, Gandhi D, Malhotra A. Cost-effectiveness of endovascular thrombectomy in patients with acute stroke and M2 occlusion. Journal Of NeuroInterventional Surgery 2020, 13: 784-789. PMID: 33077578, DOI: 10.1136/neurintsurg-2020-016765.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsEndovascular thrombectomyMedical managementProbabilistic sensitivity analysesM2 occlusionsAcute strokeBranch occlusionEVT-treated patientsAcute ischemic strokeQuality-adjusted life yearsLifetime quality-adjusted life yearsDecision analytic modelDecision analytic studyIschemic strokeReperfusion techniquesLifetime horizonBetter outcomesPatientsLife yearsAge groupsPerfect healthSocietal perspectiveCost-effective strategyStrokeHealth benefitsOcclusion