Mechanical thrombectomy with the Solitaire stent: is there a learning curve in achieving rapid recanalization times?

Conclusions
There is a learning curve involved in the efficient use of the Solitaire stent in endovascular acute stroke therapy. Along with improvements in patient transfer to angiography and improved efficiency with intracranial access, mastering this device contributed significantly towards reducing recanalization times.

Source: Journal of NeuroInterventional Surgery - October 7, 2014 Category: Neurosurgery Authors: Eesa, M., Burns, P. A., Almekhlafi, M. A., Menon, B. K., Wong, J. H., Mitha, A., Morrish, W., Demchuk, A. M., Goyal, M. Tags: Ischemic stroke Source Type: research