Use of intravenous cangrelor and stenting in acute ischemic stroke interventions: a new single center analysis and pooled-analysis of current studies.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Emergent stenting of both extra- and intracranial occlusions during acute ischemic stroke procedures is complicated by the need for immediate platelet inhibition to prevent thromboembolic complications. IV cangrelor is a relatively new antiplatelet that was initially approved for coronary interventions. Five prior case series have been published evaluating the results of IV cangrelor in neurointerventional procedures. We sought to combine the data from all prior studies and analyze only ischemic stroke interventions.

Methods

A prospectively maintained database was reviewed to identify all cases of IV cangrelor administration during acute ischemic stroke intervention. Nine additional patients were identified who have not been previously published. In addition, a

SUBMITTER: Paul AR 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8673906 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature