[Comment] Is ATLAS lifting the burden of stroke in people with large-vessel occlusion and low ASPECTS scores?

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A systematic analysis published in The Lancet reveals the trends in prevalence and burden of mental disorders from 1990 to 2023, highlighting a significant health burden across various regions. The study calls for stronger surveillance and more inclusive policies to address mental health.

In Greek mythology, Atlas is the powerful Titan condemned by Zeus to eternally bear the celestial spheres—a profound symbol of endurance and strength. These very virtues are necessitated in patients suffering from severe ischaemic stroke, a condition often resulting in disability and reduced quality of life. In The Lancet, Amrou Sarraj and colleagues report the results of the ATLAS study, a large individual participant data meta-analysis evaluating whether endovascular thrombectomy, compared with best medical management, could effectively alleviate the burden of stroke in these severely affected patients.