Immunohistochemical Analysis of Thrombi Retrieved During Treatment of Acute Ischemic Stroke
Stroke Reports Friday, May 17th, 2013STROKEAHA: May 14, 2013
Background and Purpose—To provide evidence whether mechanical thrombectomy with stent-retrievers in the treatment of acute ischemic stroke causes intimal damage.
Methods—This study analyzed thrombi retrieved by mechanical thrombectomy from cerebral arteries in 48 consecutive patients with acute ischemic stroke for the presence of endothelial cells using CD34 antibodies. Read more