Adaptive Antithrombotic Strategy for Tandem Occlusion Stroke: Escalating Therapy After Thrombectomy and Stenting
Gregory Howaldt·Zsolt Kulcsar·Miklós Krepuska·Patrick Thurner·Jawid Madjidyar·Anna Kyselyova·Susanne Wegener·Christoph Globas·Andreas Luft·T Schubert·Lars Michels·M. Thut
Background/Objectives: There is no consensus on standardized treatment algorithms for patients with acute ischemic stroke due to anterior circulation tandem occlusions. This study evaluated the outcomes of mechanical thrombectomy and carotid artery stenting in such patients, with a particular focus on a standardized, adaptive, and escalating antithrombotic strategy. Methods: This single-center retrospective study included patients with atherosclerotic tandem occlusion treated between January 201