Clot removal days after a stroke helps recovery but carries risk
In the LATE-MT trial, thrombectomy 24 to 72 hours after a major stroke helped more people regain independence, but raised brain bleeding and deaths.
23 October 2026
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In the LATE-MT trial, thrombectomy 24 to 72 hours after a major stroke helped more people regain independence, but raised brain bleeding and deaths.
23 October 2026
The SINGLE-AF trial found apixaban or rivaroxaban cut serious events from 1.5% to 0.5% in AF patients at intermediate stroke risk, without more major bleeding.
28 August 2026