RT Journal Article
SR Electronic
T1 Transarterial Embolectomy in Acute Stroke
JF American Journal of Neuroradiology
JO Am. J. Neuroradiol.
FD American Society of Neuroradiology
SP 892
OP 894
VO 24
IS 5
A1 Wikholm, Gunnar
YR 2003
UL http://www.ajnr.org/content/24/5/892.abstract
AB BACKGROUND AND PURPOSE: An embolus causing cerebral ischemia is a major cause of death and disability, and the search for methods to reestablish blood flow is of major importance. A technique for the emergent primary treatment of cerebral emboli causing stroke is presented in detail.METHODS: The method developed implies the mechanical extraction of the embolus with a standard vascular retrieval snare via the endovascular route without the use of thrombolytic agents.RESULTS: Five consecutive patients were treated to extract an embolus. All patients had substantial improvement in their clinical status. No revascularization hemorrhages occurred.CONCLUSION: In this small series, the embolectomy method described was reproducible, rapid, and safe. It may offer an alternative to other methods of vascular recanalization.