Historical innovations in mechanical thrombectomy devices and strategies for ischemic stroke have resulted in improved angiographic outcomes and better clinical outcomes. Various devices have been used, but the two most common approaches are aspiration thrombectomy and stent-retrieval thrombectomy. Aspiration thrombectomy has advanced from the traditional Penumbra system to forced arterial suct...

Background Cerebral venous thrombosis is a devastating condition with, despite optimal medical management, significant proportion deteriorating due to involvement of the deep system, worsening intracranial pressures, and hemorrhage. In this study, we report characteristics, immediate long?term outcomes mechanical thrombectomy (MT) using Forgarty balloon catheter among patients with cerebral thr...

BACKGROUND AND PURPOSE Previous studies have demonstrated that socioeconomic disparities in the treatment of cerebrovascular diseases exist. We studied a large administrative data base to study disparities in the utilization of mechanical thrombectomy for acute ischemic stroke. MATERIALS AND METHODS With the utilization of the Perspective data base, we studied disparities in mechanical thromb...