Mechanical thrombectomy for acute ischemic stroke: The road thus far

Early restoration of flow to perfuse the salvageable brain tissue in acute ischemic stroke significantly reduces mortality and morbidity. Recanalization of large vessel occlusions has not been more than 10-20% with intravenous thrombolysis. Use of mechanical devices in acute ischemic stroke has show...

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Published in:Neurology India 2012-07, Vol.60 (4), p.395-399
Main Author: Srivastva, M Vasanth Padma
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Brain
Brain Ischemia
Cardiovascular disease
Care and treatment
Diagnosis
Embolism
Endovascular stents
FDA approval
Glucose
Handicapped accessibility
Health aspects
Heart attacks
Hemorrhage
Humans
Intervention
Ischemia
Medical imaging
Mortality
Stroke
Stroke (Disease)
Surgery
Thrombectomy
Treatment Outcome
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Summary:Early restoration of flow to perfuse the salvageable brain tissue in acute ischemic stroke significantly reduces mortality and morbidity. Recanalization of large vessel occlusions has not been more than 10-20% with intravenous thrombolysis. Use of mechanical devices in acute ischemic stroke has shown promise in greater recanalization rates and hopefully will yield more optimal stroke outcomes. The results of the recent trials appear promising as the devices continue to evolve, become more operator friendly, and patient outcomes improve.
ISSN:0028-3886
1998-4022
DOI:10.4103/0028-3886.100691