AIS acute ischemic stroke CTA computed tomography angiography DM diabetes mellitus DSA digital subtraction angiography DWI diffusion-weighted imaging EVT endovascular therapy IVT intravenous thrombolysis LOS length of stay MRA magnetic resonance angiography mRS modified Rankin scale NIHSS National Institutes of Health Stroke Scale TIA transient ischemic attacks 1 Introduction Acute ischemic stroke (AIS) is a major cause of death and disability globally, imposing significant health and...