Endovascular thrombectomy (EVT) has revolutionized the care of patients with acute ischemic stroke. The efficacy of EVT is dependent on the optimal setup of a stroke system. Extrapolating the results of clinical trials to any individual stroke center should be done with caution. This is more important for centers with suboptimal stroke systems of care. The Canadian registry has helped highlight the suboptimal outcome post EVT in Manitoba. This could potentially be optimized with the addition of an acute stroke unit in the near future. Our study will serve as a baseline for future improvement in acute stroke care.
Keywords: Acute ischemic stroke; Endovascular thrombectomy; OPTIMISE; Stroke unit.