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Head positioning after endovascular therapy for acute stroke due to large vessel occlusion (HeadSOAR): multicentre randomised controlled trial.
BMJ (Clinical research ed.)·August 20, 2026·PMID 42624516
Why it mattersHead positioning is a simple, low-cost intervention that could influence cerebral perfusion and outcomes after successful thrombectomy. This trial provides high-quality evidence that routine head elevation does not significantly improve functional recovery, informing post-procedure care protocols in stroke centers.
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