When endovascular thrombectomy procedures for acute ischemic strokes caused by large-vessel occlusions take too long or require more than three passes to get the clot out, outcomes worsen and ...

Longer thrombectomy procedure times are associated with worse outcomes in acute ischemic stroke patients, a new study shows. "Procedure times exceeding 30 to 60 min or more than 3 aspiration attempts ...

Among patients presenting directly to a thrombectomy-equipped center with a large-vessel ischemic stroke, going directly to the endovascular suite and forgoing initial IV thrombolytic therapy provides ...

Each moment we are given holds possibility. Yet, every 40 seconds a person suffers from a stroke, which can take away that promise of possibility. Millions of Americans and their families are affected ...

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.

Share on Pinterest New research shows an endovascular thrombectomy helps create new connections around dead brain tissue after a stroke. BSIP/Universal Images Group via Getty Images New research shows ...

MONTREAL — For patients with acute ischemic stroke who qualify for endovascular thrombectomy, every hour of delay in undergoing the procedure reduces quality of life and substantially decreases the ...

Building on research results published today in JAMA Neurology showing patients with larger ischemic strokes could benefit from endovascular thrombectomy, an international, multicenter Phase III ...

Researchers report that the current standard of care for stroke should factor in procedure time when considering surgical intervention. By studying the number of attempts and the time spent performing ...

Powerfully simple thrombectomy solution provides physicians with an all-in-one, single-use aspiration catheter and pump system Intuitive design eliminates the need for capital equipment, with easy ...