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A. Polifka · SciRah

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A. Polifka — researcher profile on SciRah

h-index: 21
Works: 169
Citations: 1,576

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Risk factors and predictors of intracranial hemorrhage after mechanical thrombectomy in acute ischemic stroke: insights from the Stroke Thrombectomy and Aneurysm Registry (STAR)
N. Ironside, Ching-Jen Chen, R. Chalhoub, Peter Wludyka +33 more
2023Journal of NeuroInterventional Surgery27 citations
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Association of Noncontrast Computed Tomography and Perfusion Modalities With Outcomes in Patients Undergoing Late-Window Stroke Thrombectomy
G. Porto, Ching-Jen Chen, S. Al Kasab, M. Essibayi +33 more
2022JAMA Network Open24 citations Open access
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Mechanical thrombectomy for large vessel occlusion strokes beyond 24 hours
Amir Shaban, S. Al Kasab, R. Chalhoub, E. Bass +31 more
2023Journal of NeuroInterventional Surgery23 citations
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Comparison between transradial and transfemoral mechanical thrombectomy for ICA and M1 occlusions: insights from the Stroke Thrombectomy and Aneurysm Registry (STAR)
Michael A. Silva, S. S. Elawady, I. Maier, S. Al Kasab +34 more
2024Journal of NeuroInterventional Surgery20 citations Open access
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Comprehensive analysis of the impact of procedure time and the ‘golden hour’ in subpopulations of stroke thrombectomy patients
M. Ash, L. Dimisko, R. Chalhoub, B. Howard +32 more
2023Journal of NeuroInterventional Surgery19 citations
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Effect of intravenous thrombolysis before endovascular therapy on outcomes in patients with large core infarct
M. Anadani, E. Almallouhi, I. Maier, S. Al Kasab +22 more
2023Journal of NeuroInterventional Surgery19 citations Open access
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Comparison of balloon guide catheter versus non-balloon guide catheter for mechanical thrombectomy in patients with distal medium vessel occlusion
Atakan Orscelik, D. Kallmes, C. Bilgin, B. Musmar +41 more
2023Journal of NeuroInterventional Surgery18 citations Open access
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Outcomes of mechanical thrombectomy in stroke patients with extreme large infarction core
E. Almallouhi, S. Zandpazandi, Mohnammd Anadani, Conor Cunningham +38 more
2023Journal of NeuroInterventional Surgery15 citations Open access
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The Enhanced Recovery After Surgery pathway for posterior cervical surgery: a retrospective propensity-matched cohort study.
Ken Porche, Sandra C. Yan, Y. Mehkri, S. Sriram +10 more
2023Journal of Neurosurgery : Spine14 citations Open access
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Impact of Procedure Time on First Pass Effect in Mechanical Thrombectomy for Anterior Circulation Acute Ischemic Stroke
Andrew B. Koo, Benjamin C Reeves, D. Renedo, I. Maier +32 more
2024Neurosurgery12 citations Open access
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Predicting Futile Recanalization After Endovascular Thrombectomy for Patients With Stroke With Large Cores: The SNAP Score
H. Matsukawa, H. Chen, S. S. Elawady, Conor Cunningham +34 more
2024Neurosurgery11 citations
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Outcomes after endovascular mechanical thrombectomy for low compared to high National Institutes of Health Stroke Scale (NIHSS): A multicenter study.
I. Abecassis, E. Almallouhi, R. Chalhoub, S. Al Kasab +38 more
2023Clinical neurology and neurosurgery (Dutch-Flemish ed. Print)11 citations Open access
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Importance of First Pass Reperfusion in Endovascular Stroke Care ‐ Insights From Thrombectomy and Aneurysm Registry (STAR)
I. Maier, E. Almallouhi, M. Psychogios, J. Liman +32 more
2022Stroke11 citations Open access
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Microsurgical Treatment of Intracranial Dural Arteriovenous Fistulas: A Collaborative Investigation From the Multicenter Consortium for Dural Arteriovenous Fistula Outcomes Research
K. Raygor, Ahmed Abdelsalam, Daniel A. Tonetti, Daniel M. S. Raper +33 more
2024Neurosurgery9 citations Open access
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Dural Arteriovenous Fistulas with Cognitive Impairment: Angiographic Characteristics and Treatment Outcomes
Sebastian Sanchez, L. Wendt, Minako Hayakawa, Ching-Jen Chen +34 more
2023Neurosurgery9 citations Open access
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Thrombectomy in Stroke Patients With Low Alberta Stroke Program Early Computed Tomography Score: Is Modified Thrombolysis in Cerebral Infarction (mTICI) 2c/3 Superior to mTICI 2b?
S. S. Elawady, B. Saway, H. Matsukawa, K. Uchida +35 more
2024Journal of Stroke8 citations Open access
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The VEBAS score: a practical scoring system for intracranial dural arteriovenous fistula obliteration
A. Becerril-Gaitan, D. Ding, N. Ironside, Thomas J. Buell +31 more
2023Journal of NeuroInterventional Surgery8 citations Open access
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Dural arteriovenous fistulas are not observed to convert to a higher grade after partial embolization.
Erin Walker, Anja I. Srienc, Daphne Lew, R. Guniganti +32 more
2024Neurosurgical Focus6 citations Open access
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Evaluation of patients referred to the spine clinic via telemedicine and the impact on diagnosis and surgical decision-making.
Kaitlyn Melnick, Ken Porche, S. Sriram, Michael Goutnik +6 more
2023Journal of Neurosurgery : Spine6 citations
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Safety and Efficacy of MCA‐M2 Thrombectomy in Delayed Time Window: A Propensity Score Analysis From the STAR Registry
Kaustubh Limaye, Andrew B. Koo, A. Havenon, S. Al Kasab +29 more
2023Stroke6 citations Open access
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Procedure duration predicts outcomes more than prehospital delay in endovascular stroke treatment
Hassan Saad, Andrew B. Koo, J. Grossberg, Tian-Wen Ma +54 more
2025Journal of NeuroInterventional Surgery5 citations
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How Do Patient Outcomes in Mechanical Thrombectomy for Large-Core Stroke Vary Based on Neuroimaging Modalities Used for Patient Selection? A Multicenter Multinational Study
O. Alwakaa, Rahim Abo Kasem, Felipe Ramirez-Velandia, Aryan Wadhwa +51 more
2025Translational Stroke Research5 citations
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Outcomes and differences by occluded vessel after endovascular thrombectomy for isolated medium vessel occlusions.
H. Matsukawa, K. Uchida, Conor Cunningham, M. Sowlat +33 more
2024Journal of Neurological Sciences5 citations Open access
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Repeat thrombectomy after large vessel re-occlusion: a propensity score matched analysis of technical and clinical outcomes
Youssef M. Zohdy, Hassan Saad, B. Howard, C. Cawley +28 more
2024Journal of NeuroInterventional Surgery5 citations Open access
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Frontline aspiration versus stent retriever thrombectomy for M2 occlusions: Insights from the STAR registry
M. Gaub, Rahim Abo Kasem, I. Maier, A. Rai +43 more
2026European Stroke Journal4 citations Open access
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Improved technical outcomes with converting thrombectomy techniques after failed first pass recanalization
H. Matsukawa, C. Matouk, Kazutaka Uchida, S. Al Kasab +33 more
2024Journal of NeuroInterventional Surgery4 citations Open access
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The effect of intravenous thrombolysis in stroke patients with unsuccessful thrombectomy
S. S. Elawady, R. Kasem, H. Matsukawa, Conor Cunningham +44 more
2024Interventional Neuroradiology4 citations
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The effect of myelopathic symptoms on hospital costs, length of stay, and discharge location in anterior cervical discectomy and fusion.
Ken Porche, Sasha Vaziri, Alan Stein, Omar Awan +5 more
2023Neurosurgical Focus4 citations Open access
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Predictors of Angiographic Outcome After Failed Thrombectomy for Large Vessel Occlusion: Insights from the Stroke Thrombectomy and Aneurysm Registry
M. Webb, M. Essibayi, S. Al Kasab, I. Maier +26 more
2023Neurosurgery4 citations Open access
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Impact of Successful Recanalization and Clinical Outcomes of Patients With Acute Ischemic Stroke with 5 or More Thrombectomy Passes
K. Uchida, M. Sowlat, H. Matsukawa, S. S. Elawady +34 more
2023Stroke4 citations Open access
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Endovascular Thrombectomy With and Without Preceding Thrombolysis in Posterior Circulation Stroke—Insights From STAR
Ev-Christin Heide, S. Al Kasab, A. Alawieh, A. Arthur +32 more
2024medRxiv3 citations Open access
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Comparison of combined intravenous and intra-arterial thrombolysis with intravenous thrombolysis alone in stroke patients undergoing mechanical thrombectomy: a propensity-matched analysis
S. S. Elawady, Rahim Abo Kasem, Bhageeradh Mulpur, Conor Cunningham +42 more
2024Journal of NeuroInterventional Surgery3 citations Open access
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Comparative Outcomes of Mechanical Thrombectomy in Acute Ischemic Stroke Patients with ASPECTS 2-3 vs. 4-5.
Atakan Orscelik, H. Matsukawa, S. S. Elawady, Mohamed Mahdi Sowlat +37 more
2023Journal of Stroke & Cerebrovascular Diseases3 citations Open access
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The effect of occlusion location and technique in mechanical thrombectomy for minor stroke
I. Abecassis, E. Almallouhi, R. Chalhoub, A. Helal +30 more
2023Interventional Neuroradiology3 citations Open access
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Mechanical thrombectomy for the treatment of primary and secondary anterior cerebral artery occlusions: insights from STAR
N. Dabhi, J. Kumar, N. Ironside, R. Kellogg +36 more
2023Journal of NeuroInterventional Surgery3 citations Open access
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Prognostic significance of age within the adolescent and young adult acute ischemic stroke population after mechanical thrombectomy: insights from STAR.
Victor M. Lu, E. Luther, Michael A. Silva, Turki Elarjani +32 more
2022Journal of Neurosurgery: Pediatrics3 citations Open access
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Comparative efficacy and safety of stent retrievers as a bailout strategy following failed contact aspiration technique in acute stroke thrombectomy
M. Ezzeldin, M. Hukamdad, Rahim Abo Kasem, R. Ezzeldin +45 more
2025Journal of NeuroInterventional Surgery2 citations
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Mechanical thrombectomy in elderly stroke patients with low ASPECTS: insights from STAR
Conor Cunningham, Z. Hubbard, Rahim Abo Kasem, S. S. Elawady +40 more
2025Journal of NeuroInterventional Surgery2 citations
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The influence of prestroke disability on outcome in patients with a low Alberta Stroke Program Early CT Score who underwent endovascular thrombectomy.
H. Matsukawa, Kazutaka Uchida, S. S. Elawady, Conor Cunningham +33 more
2025Journal of Neurosurgery2 citations Open access
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Conventional versus advanced imaging selection for endovascular treatment of basilar artery occlusion strokes
H. Chen, M. Colasurdo, H. Matsukawa, Conor Cunningham +38 more
2025European Stroke Journal2 citations Open access
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Earlier endovascular thrombectomy and mortality in patients with anterior circulation large vessel occlusion: a propensity-matched analysis of the Stroke Thrombectomy and Aneurysm Registry (STAR).
H. Matsukawa, R. Crosa, Conor Cunningham, I. Maier +33 more
2024World Neurosurgery2 citations Open access
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Clinical and radiographic outcomes after mechanical thrombectomy in medium-vessel posterior cerebral artery occlusions: Subgroup analysis from STAR
E. Almallouhi, Matthew C. Findlay, I. Maier, P. Jabbour +35 more
2024Interventional Neuroradiology2 citations Open access
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Outcomes of Mechanical Thrombectomy for Patients With Stroke Presenting With Low Alberta Stroke Program Early Computed Tomography Score in Early and Late Time Windows
S. S. Elawady, Conor Cunningham, H. Matsukawa, K. Uchida +35 more
2024Neurosurgery2 citations Open access
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The Impact of Multimodal Prehabilitation on Patient-Reported Outcomes for a Frail Octogenarian Undergoing Multilevel Lumbar Spinal Fusion Surgery: A Case Report
Regina Knudsen, A. Polifka, Keri Ann Markut, Catherine C. Price +1 more
2023Cureus2 citations Open access
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O-068 Carotid artery stenting versus balloon angioplasty for management of anterior circulation tandem large vessel occlusions: a multicenter study
M. Essibayi, E. Almallouhi, M. Anadani, R. Medeiros +26 more
2024SNIS 21st annual meeting oral abstracts1 citations Open access
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Abstract WP205: Development and Validation of a Prediction Model for Outcome in Mechanical Thrombectomy for Large-Vessel Occlusion Anterior Circulation Stroke With Low ASPECTS
H. Matsukawa, S. S. Elawady, Conor Cunningham, M. Sowlat +35 more
2024Stroke1 citations
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Abstract WP164: Acute Carotid Stenting Versus Conservative Management For Tandem Carotid Occlusions: Insights From STAR
M. Essibayi, M. Anadani, E. Almallouhi, S. Yaghi +25 more
2023Stroke1 citations
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O-061 Predictors of failed mechanical thrombectomy for large vessel occlusion: insights from the stroke thrombectomy and aneurysm registry (STAR)
M. Webb, M. Essibayi, S. Al Kasab, I. Maier +29 more
2022SNIS 19th annual meeting oral abstracts1 citations Open access
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E-042 Endovascular versus microsurgical clipping for wide-necked intracranial aneurysms: results from the stroke thrombectomy and aneurysm registry (STAR)
A. Gudino, J. Isidor, M. H. Figueroa, J. M. Osorio +42 more
2026SNIS 23rd Annual Meeting Electronic Poster Abstracts0 citations Open access
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2006 First-Pass Success: Always Effective in Low ASPECTS, Only Timely Effective in High
R. Kasem, Andrew B. Koo, I. Maier, A. Rai +44 more
2026Neurosurgery0 citations
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