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Optimized Management of Endovascular Treatment for Acute Ischemic Stroke
Published on: January 18, 2018
Catheter-directed thrombolysis of arterial thrombosis
Stephan Wicky1, Erique Guedes Pinto, Rahmi Oklu
1Division of Vascular Imaging and Intervention, Harvard Medical School, Massachusetts General Hospital, Boston, Massachusetts 02114, USA.
Abstract:
Thrombotic or embolic arterial occlusive disease can lead to profound ischemia and, without emergent revascularization, is associated with significant morbidity and mortality. Significant advances in the management of arterial occlusive disease range from newer thrombolytic agents to innovative catheter designs to enhance thrombolysis and thrombectomy. Most of these advances have been directed toward the management of acute limb ischemia; therefore, we review the management of limb ischemia with emphasis on endovascular interventions.
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