Chinese Expert Consensus 2023 on Endovascular Treatment for Acute Large Vessel Occlusion with Mild Stroke

doi:10.3969/j.issn.1673-5765.2023.12.013

Abstract

Abstract: Chinese Expert Consensus 2023 on Endovascular Treatment for Acute Large Vessel Occlusion with Mild Stroke is a summary and analysis of the new progress and new evidence obtained from the recent studies on endovascular treatment for acute large vessel occlusion with mild stroke by the experts organized by the Chinese Interventional Neuroradiology Society of Chinese Stroke Association. This expert consensus covers the definition of mild stroke, and intravenous thrombolysis and endovascular treatment for acute large vessel occlusion that begins with mild stroke. The aim is to provide guidance for professionals and social workers engaged in stroke prevention and treatment, especially the endovascular treatment, care and rehabilitation of acute ischemic stroke, as well as relevant governmental agencies, healthcare administrators, pharmaceutical companies, healthcare demand parties, and other stakeholders.

Key words: Mild stroke; Acute large vessel occlusion; Endovascular treatment; Expert consensus; Evidence; Recommendation

摘要： 《始发表现为轻型卒中的急性大血管闭塞的血管内治疗中国专家共识2023》是由中国卒中学会神经介入分会组织专家根据近年来始发表现为轻型卒中的急性大血管闭塞血管内治疗研究的新进展和新的循证医学证据进行的总结和分析。本专家共识涵盖轻型卒中的定义，始发表现为轻型卒中的急性大血管闭塞的静脉溶栓治疗和血管内治疗等内容，旨在为从事卒中防治尤其是急性缺血性卒中血管内治疗、护理及康复的相关专业人员和社会工作者，以及政府相关管理机构、卫生事业管理人员、医药企业、卫生保健需求方和其他利益相关者提供指导意见。

关键词: 轻型卒中; 急性大血管闭塞; 血管内治疗; 专家共识; 证据; 推荐

Chinese Interventional Neuroradiology Society of Chinese Stroke Association. Chinese Expert Consensus 2023 on Endovascular Treatment for Acute Large Vessel Occlusion with Mild Stroke[J]. Chinese Journal of Stroke, 2023, 18(12): 1429-1449.

中国卒中学会神经介入分会. 始发表现为轻型卒中的急性大血管闭塞的血管内治疗中国专家共识2023[J]. 中国卒中杂志, 2023, 18(12): 1429-1449.

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