Definition
Occlusions beyond proximal LVO: M2/M3, A2/A3, P2/P3
Typically: Lower NIHSS & Smaller infarct core
Trials
DISCOUNT (2024)
-No fx benefit, possible ↑ complications
DISTALS (2024)
-No fx benefit
ESCAPE-MeVO (2025)
-No fx benefit
DISTAL (2025)
-No fx benefit