Sex differences in outcomes after mechanical thrombectomy for acute ischemic stroke in the ‘real world’: Protocol for a systematic review and meta-analysis study

Resource type: Publication Publication
  • Authors
    Xu, Lixin; Li, Binglong; Zhang, Xiao; Bai, Xuesong; Dmytriw, Adam Andrew; Wang, Tao; Wang, Xue; Yang, Kun; Min, Xiaoli; Jiao, Liqun
  • Type
    Original Research
  • Journal
    BMJ Open
  • Publication Date
    2022
  • Abstract

    Mechanical thrombectomy (MT) had been regarded as the first-line therapy for acute ischaemic stroke patients. The sex differences in post-MT treatment outcomes were analysed by randomised controlled trial (RCT) studies with inconsistent conclusions. We suggest the results from the real-world data may differ from RCT containing studies. Therefore, the sex difference in non-clinical trial populations needs to be clarified.

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