Comparative outcomes of medical versus endovascular management in intracranial atherosclerotic disease from a rural tertiary care centre: Multivariate and survival analysis

Key Points

• Endovascular management shows improved survival outcomes in intracranial atherosclerotic disease compared to medical management.
• Survival analysis indicated a significant difference in outcomes, with a hazard ratio of 1.75 favoring endovascular approaches.
• Multivariate analysis across various clinical parameters highlights the effectiveness of endovascular management in rural settings.
• Further studies may be needed to confirm these findings and evaluate long-term effects for broader application.