E-025 First Reported Case of Mechanical Thrombectomy for Acute Ischemic Stroke in an Individual with a Total Artificial Heart

ConclusionEVT has been proven to be safe and efficacious for AIS. Prior reports have demonstrated benefit for patients with concurrent mechanical circulatory support devices; however, our report is the first case demonstrating efficacy with a TAH device. Presence of mechanical circulatory support devices should not exclude EVT in individuals with AIS.DisclosuresM. Nezhad: None. P. Eboli: None. M. Austin: None. K. Schlick: None. M. Alexander: None.
Source: Journal of NeuroInterventional Surgery - Category: Neurosurgery Authors: Tags: Electronic poster abstracts Source Type: research