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Ischemic stroke
ORIGINAL RESEARCH
Comparison of endovascular treatment approaches for acute ischemic stroke: cost effectiveness, technical success, and clinical outcomes Aquilla S Turk,1 Raymond Turner,2 Alejandro Spiotta,2 Jan Vargas,2 Christine Holmstedt,2 Shelly Ozark,2 Julio Chalela,2 Tanya Turan,2 Robert Adams,2 Edward C Jauch,3 Holly Battenhouse,4 Brian Whitsitt,2 Matt Wain,5 M Imran Chaudry1 1
Department of Radiology and Radiological Sciences, Medical University of South Carolina, Charleston, South Carolina, USA 2 Division of Neurology, Department of Neurosciences, Medical University of South Carolina, Charleston, South Carolina, USA 3 Division of Emergency Medicine, Department of Medicine, Medical University of South Carolina, Charleston, South Carolina, USA 4 Medical University of South Carolina, Public Health Sciences, Charleston, South Carolina, USA 5 Medical University of South Carolina, Hospital Administration, Charleston, South Carolina, USA Correspondence to Dr Aquilla S Turk, Department of Radiology and Radiological Sciences, Medical University of South Carolina, 96 Jonathan Lucas St. CSB 210, Charleston, SC 29425, USA; [email protected] Received 8 May 2014 Revised 20 June 2014 Accepted 23 June 2014
ABSTRACT Introduction The use of mechanical thrombectomy for the treatment of acute ischemic stroke has significantly advanced over the last 5 years. Few data are available comparing the cost and clinical and angiographic outcomes associated with available techniques. The aim of this study is to compare the cost and efficacy of current endovascular stroke therapies. Methods A single-center retrospective review was performed of the medical record and hospital financial database of all ischemic stroke cases admitted from 2009 to 2013. Three discrete treatment methodologies used during this time were compared: traditional Penumbra System (PS), stent retriever with local aspiration (SRLA) and A Direct Aspiration first Pass Technique (ADAPT). Statistical analyses of clinical and angiographic outcomes and costs for each group were performed. Results 222 patients (45% men) underwent mechanical thrombectomy. Successful revascularization was defined as Thrombolysis In Cerebral Infarction (TICI) 2b/3 flow, which was achieved in 79% of cases with PS, 83% of cases with SRLA, and 95% of cases with ADAPT. The average total cost of hospitalization for patients was $51 599 with PS, $54 700 with SRLA, and $33 611 with ADAPT ( p
Ischemic stroke
ORIGINAL RESEARCH
Comparison of endovascular treatment approaches for acute ischemic stroke: cost effectiveness, technical success, and clinical outcomes Aquilla S Turk,1 Raymond Turner,2 Alejandro Spiotta,2 Jan Vargas,2 Christine Holmstedt,2 Shelly Ozark,2 Julio Chalela,2 Tanya Turan,2 Robert Adams,2 Edward C Jauch,3 Holly Battenhouse,4 Brian Whitsitt,2 Matt Wain,5 M Imran Chaudry1 1
Department of Radiology and Radiological Sciences, Medical University of South Carolina, Charleston, South Carolina, USA 2 Division of Neurology, Department of Neurosciences, Medical University of South Carolina, Charleston, South Carolina, USA 3 Division of Emergency Medicine, Department of Medicine, Medical University of South Carolina, Charleston, South Carolina, USA 4 Medical University of South Carolina, Public Health Sciences, Charleston, South Carolina, USA 5 Medical University of South Carolina, Hospital Administration, Charleston, South Carolina, USA Correspondence to Dr Aquilla S Turk, Department of Radiology and Radiological Sciences, Medical University of South Carolina, 96 Jonathan Lucas St. CSB 210, Charleston, SC 29425, USA; [email protected] Received 8 May 2014 Revised 20 June 2014 Accepted 23 June 2014
ABSTRACT Introduction The use of mechanical thrombectomy for the treatment of acute ischemic stroke has significantly advanced over the last 5 years. Few data are available comparing the cost and clinical and angiographic outcomes associated with available techniques. The aim of this study is to compare the cost and efficacy of current endovascular stroke therapies. Methods A single-center retrospective review was performed of the medical record and hospital financial database of all ischemic stroke cases admitted from 2009 to 2013. Three discrete treatment methodologies used during this time were compared: traditional Penumbra System (PS), stent retriever with local aspiration (SRLA) and A Direct Aspiration first Pass Technique (ADAPT). Statistical analyses of clinical and angiographic outcomes and costs for each group were performed. Results 222 patients (45% men) underwent mechanical thrombectomy. Successful revascularization was defined as Thrombolysis In Cerebral Infarction (TICI) 2b/3 flow, which was achieved in 79% of cases with PS, 83% of cases with SRLA, and 95% of cases with ADAPT. The average total cost of hospitalization for patients was $51 599 with PS, $54 700 with SRLA, and $33 611 with ADAPT ( p
