Rapid learning curve for Solitaire FR stent retriever therapy: evidence from roll-in and randomised patients in the SWIFT trial

Conclusions
Thrombectomy in AIS using the Solitaire stent retriever device can be performed safely and effectively when used by experienced neurointerventionalists without previous experience with the device.

Trial registration number
The SWIFT study is registered with ClinicalTrials.gov, number NCT 01054560.

Source: Journal of NeuroInterventional Surgery - March 15, 2016 Category: Neurosurgery Authors: Sheth, S. A., Jahan, R., Levy, E. I., Jovin, T. G., Baxter, B., Nogueira, R. G., Clark, W., Budzik, R., Zaidat, O. O., Saver, J. L., for the SWIFT Trialists Tags: Ischemic stroke Source Type: research