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The purpose of the TESLA study is establish the effectiveness of intra-arterial treatment (IAT). Patients presenting with symptoms of arterial ischemic stroke who have evidence of a moderate-large infarct volume [NCCT ASPECTS 2-5] in the anterior circulation will be assigned to either best medical management alone (including IV rtPA) or intra-arterial treatment (IAT) with mechanical thrombectomy added to best medical management. Each treated patient will be followed and assessed for 3 months after randomization.
Principal Investigator | Patricia Fernandez, M.D. |
Sponsor | Mercy Health Ohio |
Type of Trial | Interventional |