E-084 proximal versus distal occlusions in the posterior circulation: acute stroke etiology in endovascular therapy

ConclusionsWhile clinically devastating, posterior circulation stroke, may have favorable outcomes if endovascular strategies are targeted to arterial occlusion etiology.DisclosuresM. Nour: None. S. Tateshima: 2; C; Reverse Medical, Stryker Neurovascular, Silkroad Medical, Blockade Medical. G. Duckwiler: 2; C; Sequent Medical, Asahi Medical. R. Jahan: 2; C; Covidien, Medina. N. Gonzalez: None. V. Szeder: None. L. Ai: None. J. Saver: 6; C; Dr. Saver is an employee of the University of California. The University of California, Regents receive funding for Dr. Saver’s services as a scientific consultant. D. Liebeskind: 2; C; Stryker Neurovascular, Covidien.

Source: Journal of NeuroInterventional Surgery - July 26, 2015 Category: Neurosurgery Authors: Nour, M., Tateshima, S., Duckwiler, G., Jahan, R., Gonzalez, N., Szeder, V., Ai, L., Saver, J., Liebeskind, D. Tags: SNIS 12th Annual Meeting Electronic Poster Abstracts Source Type: research