Mechanical behavior of rf-treated thrombus in mechanical thrombectomy

Stroke is the second leading cause of death with 6.7 million deaths per year [1]. Among all stroke cases, ischemic stroke accounts for 87% [2]. Ischemic stroke occurs when a thrombus or an embolus occludes a cerebral vessel, interrupting the blood flow.

Source: Medical Engineering and Physics - July 5, 2017 Category: Biomedical Engineering Authors: Chi Hang Chon, Zhen Qin, John CK Kwok, David CC Lam Source Type: research