Correlation of imaging and histopathology of thrombi in acute ischemic stroke with etiology and outcome: a systematic review

Conclusions
The hyperdense artery sign is associated with RBC-rich thrombi and improved recanalization rates. However, there was no association between the histopathological characteristics of thrombi and stroke etiology and angiographic outcomes.

Source: Journal of NeuroInterventional Surgery - May 30, 2017 Category: Neurosurgery Authors: Brinjikji, W., Duffy, S., Burrows, A., Hacke, W., Liebeskind, D., Majoie, C. B. L. M., Dippel, D. W. J., Siddiqui, A. H., Khatri, P., Baxter, B., Nogeuira, R., Gounis, M., Jovin, T., Kallmes, D. F. Tags: Editor''s choice, Ischemic stroke Source Type: research