Overview

Endovascular clot retrieval (ECR) is indicated for patients with acute ischemic stroke due to a large artery occlusion in the anterior circulation (this represents approximately 10% of all ischaemic strokes). This module provides evidence-based information to assist you with the assessment and referral of patients for ECR.

Learning objectives

• Define ECR.
• Identify who is eligible for ECR.
• Describe the protocol for assessment and referral for ECR.

Acknowledgements

We thank Professor Bruce Campbell, consultant neurologist and Head of Stroke at the Royal Melbourne Hospital; Dr Timothy Ang, consultant neurologist at John Hunter Hospital and senior neurointerventional fellow at Royal Prince Alfred Hospital; and Kylie Tastula, Clinical Nurse Consultant, Neurosciences, Royal Prince Alfred Hospital for their assistance with content development.