Stavros Spiliopoulos

Contraindications to endovascular treatment in acute ischemic stroke: Where evidence ends and structured reasoning begins

Endovascular treatment (EVT) is the standard of care for acute ischemic stroke caused by large-vessel occlusion within 24 hours from symptom onset. However, many conditions commonly labeled as “contraindications” reflect the absence of evidence rather than evidence of harm. This review reframes contraindication as the...