Added Value of Rescue Devices in Intra-Arterial Thrombectomy: When Should We Apply Them?

Introduction: Recent trials have demonstrated the superior efficacy of mechanical thrombectomy over other medical treatments for acute ischemic stroke; however, not every large vessel occlusion (LVO) can be recanalized using a single thrombectomy device. Rescue devices were proved to increase the re...

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Main Authors: Cheng-Fu Ni, Sho-Jen Cheng, Cheng-Yu Chen, Tu-Hsueh Yeh, Kevin Li-Chun Hsieh
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Frontiers Media S.A. 2021-08-01
Series:Frontiers in Neurology
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Online Access:https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fneur.2021.689606/full