Cost-effectiveness of endovascular thrombectomy in patients with low Alberta Stroke Program Early CT Scores (< 6) at presentation.
Wu X, Payabvash S, Matouk CC, Lev MH, Wintermark M, Sanelli P, Gandhi D, Malhotra A. Cost-effectiveness of endovascular thrombectomy in patients with low Alberta Stroke Program Early CT Scores (< 6) at presentation. Journal Of Neurosurgery 2021, 135: 1645-1655. PMID: 33962378, DOI: 10.3171/2020.9.jns202965.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchAlberta Stroke Program Early CT ScoreLow Alberta Stroke Program Early CT ScoreEndovascular thrombectomyLarge vessel occlusionMedical managementCT scoreBetter outcomesCost-effective strategyEVT-treated patientsIncremental cost-effectiveness ratioAcute ischemic strokeCost-effectiveness ratioDecision-analytical studyIschemic strokePoor outcomeVessel occlusionLifetime horizonSignificant disabilityPatientsHealth outcomesAge groupsPerfect healthSocietal perspectiveQALYHealth benefits