Thrombectomy for Stroke in the Public Health Care System of Brazil

Abstract
Randomized trials involving patients with stroke have established that outcomes are improved with the use of thrombectomy for large-vessel occlusion. These trials were performed in high-resource countries and have had limited effects on medical practice in low- and middle-income countries.
Funding Information
  • Conselho Nacional de Desenvolvimento Científico e Tecnológico (402401/2013-1/ 401821/2015-3; 402388/2013-5; 44386)
  • Ministério da Saúde