MR Imaging versus Noncontrast CT for Selecting Patients with Acute Ischemic Stroke of Large Vessel Occlusion for Endovascular Thrombectomy: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis

Within the crucial <6-hour window, the MRI's superior patient selection justifies its use despite longer acquisition times. Beyond 6 hours, the focus should shift to rapid EVT access rather than imaging technique choice as the benefits of MRI diminish.