High-Resolution Imaging of Interaction Between Thrombus and Stent-Retriever in Patients With Acute Ischemic Stroke.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Currently, acute ischemic stroke is still a leading cause of mortality and morbidity. Approximately 2 years ago, mechanical thrombectomy was proven beneficial as a revolutionary new therapy for stroke in the MR-CLEAN trial (A Multicenter Randomized Clinical Trial of Endovascular Treatment for Acute Ischemic Stroke in the Netherlands). However, the mechanisms by which the thrombectomy device, or stent-retriever, interacts with the thrombus are largely unknown. A better understanding could lead to improved efficacy of mechanical thrombectomy devices.

Methods and results

Seven stent-retrievers with thrombi still entrapped were collected directly after thrombectomy. The stent-retrievers were studied using micro computed tomography, followed by scanning electron micros

SUBMITTER: Autar ASA 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6064914 | biostudies-literature | 2018 Jun

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature