Open AccessMechanical thrombectomy devices for endovascular management of acute ischemic stroke: Duke stroke center experience
Author(s) -
Abhishek Agrawal,
David Golovoy,
Shahid M. Nimjee,
Andrew Ferrell,
Tony P. Smith,
Gavin W. Britz
Publication year - 2012
Publication title -
asian journal of neurosurgery
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
ISSN - 2248-9614
DOI - 10.4103/1793-5482.106647
Subject(s) - medicine , penumbra , thrombolysis , stroke (engine) , balloon , angioplasty , occlusion , surgery , radiology , ischemia , myocardial infarction , mechanical engineering , engineering
Mechanical thrombectomy devices are gaining popularity in large vessel occlusions where chemical thrombolysis is usually futile. MERCI, Multi-MERCI, Penumbra and SWIFT trails have elevated the status of mechanical thrombectomy from being a complementary treatment modality to mainstream stroke intervention. The aim of this study was to compare our immediate recanalization rates with available mechanical devices.