Head Position Matters in Stroke Care Before Thrombectomy

TOPLINE: A flat 0° head positioning before thrombectomy was associated with a significantly less risk for early neurologic deterioration and all-cause mortality than a conventional 30° head elevation in adults with large vessel occlusion (LVO) stroke, a new study showed. METHODOLOGY:  Researchers conducted the prospective, multicenter ZODIAC trial from 2018 to 2023 with 92 patients …