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This study aimed to assess the efficacy of interventional revascularization therapy in comparison to standard medical treatment, with a focus on neurological and cognitive outcomes.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Methods<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>Fifty-five patients diagnosed with chronic MCAO were allocated to either a medication group or an interventional surgery group. Neurological status and cerebral perfusion parameters, including cerebral blood flow (CBF), time-to-maximum (Tmax), mean transit time (MTT), and cerebral blood volume (CBV) were assessed. Cognitive performance was assessed using the Montreal Cognitive Assessment (MoCA) and Mini-Mental State Examination (MMSE). Post-treatment and follow-up data were collected and analyzed.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Results<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>Among the 29 participants in the interventional surgery group, successful recanalization was achieved in 26 cases, while three procedures were unsuccessful. Improvements in neurological deficits were observed in both groups. However, significant enhancements in cerebral perfusion parameters (CBF, Tmax, and MTT) and cognitive scores (MoCA and MMSE) were identified only in the interventional group. 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