Related Experiment Video
Updated: Jun 17, 2025
Optimized Management of Endovascular Treatment for Acute Ischemic Stroke
Published on: January 18, 2018
Mechanical thrombectomy using neurovascular catheter from radial artery during acute myocardial infarction: A case
Michele Cacia1,2, Cristina Nesta1, Vittorio Pascale1
1Interventional Cardiology Unit Azienda Ospedaliero-Universitaria Renato Dulbecco Catanzaro Italy.
Insights
Large blood clots in ST-elevation myocardial infarction (STEMI) often require intervention. This case demonstrates successful mechanical thrombectomy using a neurovascular catheter via the radial artery to manage a large coronary thrombus.
Area of Science:
- Interventional Cardiology
- Vascular Surgery
- Biomedical Engineering
Background:
- Large thrombi are common in ST-elevation myocardial infarction (STEMI).
- Thrombus aspiration, though often necessary, is generally discouraged by guidelines.
- Managing thrombotic burden is crucial to prevent distal embolization.
Abstract:
Coronary occlusion due to large thrombus is frequently encountered during ST-elevation myocardial infarction (STEMI). Despite guidelines discourage this practice, often thrombus aspiration is necessary to reduce thrombotic burden and to prevent embolization. We report a case of mechanical thrombectomy with a Neurovascular Catheter from radial artery during inferior STEMI.
