A case report describes mechanical thrombectomy performed 28 hours after stroke onset, guided by CT perfusion showing salvageable tissue, with marked neurologic recovery at discharge.
Greater thrombus permeability, a more distal thrombus location, and longer time to assessment are factors associated with outcomes of recanalization of an arterial occlusion in patients with acute ...
Intra-arterial thrombolysis after reestablishing flow with mechanical thrombectomy improved outcomes in acute ischemic stroke, according to a small randomized trial, although its premature termination ...
A cerebral angiogram checks for abnormalities in the blood vessels of your brain. The procedure has a handful of related names. These include: Carotid angiogram or angiography Cerebral angiogram or ...
An angiogram is a diagnostic test that uses X-rays and a contrast dye to visualize the blood vessels in the body, including those in the brain. This test can help diagnose a brain aneurysm. An ...
A disturbance in the blood supply to the brain could lead to a loss of brain function. This is called a brain attack, or stroke. As stroke could cause permanent neurological damage and even death, it ...
Dr. Fawaz Al-Mufti and team performing a life-saving thrombectomy to restore blood flow to a patient's brain. If you suspect a stroke, get to the hospital immediately-quick action can mean the ...
There are two main treatments for stroke caused by a clot in a blood vessel in the brain. One treatment, mechanical thrombectomy, involves pulling the clot out with a specialized catheter that is ...
Cerebral angiography is a diagnostic test that uses an X-ray. It produces a cerebral angiogram, or an image that can help your doctor find blockages or other abnormalities in the blood vessels of your ...