Table 1:

Studies included in the meta-analysis

Authors, Year	No. with GA	No. with CS	Type of Endovascular Treatment	Selection	Comparability	Outcome
Abou-Chebl et al, 201428	196	85	Solitaire stenta	★★★★b		★★★
Davis et al, 201212	48	48	IA tPA and mechanical thrombectomy	★★★★	★	★★★
Hassan et al, 201221	53	83	Endovascular technique not specified	★★★★		★★★
Jumaa et al, 201017	53	73	IA tPA and mechanical thrombectomy	★★★★	★	★★★
Langner et al, 201326	19	105	Mechanical thrombectomy	★★★★	★	★★★
Li et al, 201425	35	74	Mechanical thrombectomy, IA tPA	★★★★	★	★★★
Nichols et al, 201027	26	49	IA tPA, low-energy ultrasound	★★★★	★	★★★
Sugg et al, 201030	9	57	Mechanical thrombectomy	★★★★	★	★★★
Abou-Chebl et al, 201016	428	651	IA tPA, mechanical thrombectomy, stent	★★★★	★	★★★

Note:—GA indicates general anesthesia; CS, conscious sedation; IA, intra-arterial.

^aCovidien, Irvine, California.

^bOne star is awarded for each quality item; 4 stars are the maximum for selection of groups, 2 stars are the maximum for comparability, and 3 stars are the maximum for ascertainment of outcome.