Distal protection of endovascular recanalization for symptomatic non-acute occlusion of vertebrobasilar artery - Takeaways - MDSpire

Distal protection of endovascular recanalization for symptomatic non-acute occlusion of vertebrobasilar artery

  • By

  • Qiuli Li

  • Xiaoxi Yao

  • Yuanbiao Lei

  • Haipeng Li

  • Liu Tu

  • Yi Zhang

  • April 15, 2025

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    The study focuses on endovascular recanalization for symptomatic non-acute occlusion of the intracranial vertebrobasilar artery.

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    A total of eight patients with recurrent TIAs or strokes despite aggressive medical treatment were included in the retrospective analysis.

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    The distal protection of stent retriever technique may reduce procedure-related complications and improve outcomes in endovascular recanalization.

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    Endovascular procedures involved systemic heparinization and the use of a thrombectomy catheter for occlusion management.

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    Successful recanalization was defined as mTICI ≥ 2b, with follow-up assessments for restenosis occurring six months post-procedure.

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Distal protection of endovascular recanalization for symptomatic non-acute occlusion of vertebrobasilar artery

  • by Qiuli Li, Xiaoxi Yao, Yuanbiao Lei, Haipeng Li, Liu Tu, Yi Zhang

  • April 15, 2025

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