Endovascular Therapy in Acute Ischaemic Stroke Due to Large Vessel Occlusion

Aim of Study: 1. To develop a standardized patient selection criteria and imaging protocol for endovascular therapy in acute ischaemic stroke (AIS) 2. To create a local efficacy and safety database for intra-arterial mechanical thrombectomy devices use 3. To establish predictors for poor functional outcome despite successful recanalization Study Design: Prospective Subject and Site: 100 acute ischaemic stroke patients with large vessel occlusion At Queen Mary and Ruttonjee Hospital, Hong Kong Duration of participation: 2 years Entry Criteria: Subject must meet all inclusion criteria and none of the exclusion criteria Consent: Both English and Chinese versions of Informed consent are available and will be obtained from patient or his/her next of kin