Mechanical cerebral thrombectomy (acute ischemic stroke)
Emergency removal of a clot blocking a cerebral artery during acute ischemic stroke to restore blood flow.
The information below is provided for general educational purposes only. It describes the procedure in general terms and may not apply to your specific situation. Only your interventional radiologist can provide you with personalized information adapted to your case.
What does this intervention involve?
Background
Acute ischemic stroke from large vessel occlusion is a life-threatening emergency. Thrombectomy is indicated within 6-24 hours (per imaging), often complementing IV thrombolysis.
Procedure
Under general anesthesia or sedation, catheter navigated from femoral artery to cerebral occlusion. Clot removed by aspiration and/or stent-retriever. Duration: 30 min-2 hours.
Risks
Hemorrhagic transformation, arterial dissection, embolization to new territory, recanalization failure.
Recovery
Neurovascular ICU. 24-hour control CT/MRI. Neurological rehabilitation.
Practical information
This procedure is performed under general anesthesia.
This information does not replace a medical consultation. Each procedure is adapted to the patient's individual situation. Your doctor will explain the specific details, expected benefits and potential risks during your consultation.
Doctors and centers/departments performing this intervention
2 doctors
Dr Vincent DUROUS
Radiologue interventionnelAnnecy, Argonay
Dr Quentin LAFERTé
Radiologue interventionnelSaint-Quentin