Tag: complete reperfusion

Physicians should prioritise first-pass optimisation over speed in thrombectomy procedures

Achieving clot retrieval with the fewest possible number of passes is critical in mechanical thrombectomy, and may even hold greater importance than how quickly...

Complete reperfusion may not offer better outcomes than near-complete reperfusion

Ching-Jen Chen discusses his recent publication in the BMJ entitled, “Is a picture-perfect thrombectomy necessary in acute ischaemic stroke?” Whether imaging findings translate into outcomes...