Cerebral Hemodynamics During Early Verticalization After (Successful) Thrombectomy Poststroke

Cerebral Hemodynamics During Early Verticalization After (Successful) Thrombectomy Poststroke

This is a proof-of-concept study with a prospective observational design, where the association between progressive levels of verticalization and cerebral blood flow velocity (Ultrasound) in subacute stroke patients and healthy subjects will be investigated.

Inclusion Criteria:

• First-ever ischemic stroke in the territory of the middle cerebral artery (MCA)
• ≤12 hours after mechanical thrombectomy
• Conscious
• Hemodynamically stable
• 18 years or older
• Informed consent of the patient and/ or legal representative

Exclusion Criteria:

• Verticalization not allowed according to treating physician
• Known pre-stroke disease affecting cerebral blood flow
• Temporal bone windows insufficient to enable ultrasound penetration
• Intubation anticipated or occurred
• Venous thromboembolism
• Symptomatic intracranial hemorrhage