Impact of Balloon-Guiding Catheter Location on Recanalization in Patients with Acute Stroke Treated by Mechanical Thrombectomy [INTERVENTIONAL]

CONCLUSIONS: Location of the balloon-guiding catheter has a significant impact on recanalization in patients with acute stroke. The balloon-guiding catheter should be positioned as distally as safely possible in the cervical ICA for maximally effective thrombectomy.

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Source: American Journal of Neuroradiology - May 14, 2019 Category: Radiology Authors: Jeong, D. E., Kim, J. W., Kim, B. M., Hwang, W., Kim, D. J. Tags: INTERVENTIONAL Source Type: research