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Acute ischemic stroke is a devastating condition that affects millions of people worldwide. It is the leading cause of disability and the second leading cause of death globally. The timely and effecti

Thrombus size is a predictor of prognosis in patients with acute large vessel occlusion ischemic stroke who undergo endovascular therapy, as it may lead to more complex and longer surgery. In addition

Platinum coils in the brain, also known as brain aneurysm coils, are devices used in the treatment of cerebral aneurysms. A cerebral aneurysm occurs when a weak area in the wall of a blood vessel in t

Selection of the appropriate sheath and catheter, and the proper use of relevant techniques in a certain sequence, are all critical to the success of any neurovascular intervention and are key to avoi

Intracranial aneurysm is a local abnormal bulge of the intracranial artery lumen, which mostly occurs in the arterial ring and its main branches at the base of the brain. Direct surgery is the main me

There is no strict definition of microcatheter. Catheters with an outer diameter less than 3 French size are usually called microcatheters. French size is simply F, or Fr, 3Fr=1mm, that is, 1F≈0.33mm.

Ethylene vinyl alcohol (EVOH) (Lava) is a copolymer with a dimethyl sulfoxide (DMSO) solvent and a suspension of (radiopaque) micronized tantalum powder. When injected through a catheter and mixed wit

At present, a large number of international clinical studies have confirmed that stent thrombectomy can benefit patients with acute ischemic stroke. In recent years, aspiration thrombectomy techniques

Stroke, also known as brain stroke, is caused by sudden rupture and bleeding of blood vessels in the brain or cerebral ischemia and lack of oxygen due to blood vessel blockage. Clinically, it is divid

Detachable Aneurysm Coiling System is a type of treatment used for brain aneurysms, which are bulges or weak spots in the walls of blood vessels in the brain. The treatment involves placing a small, f

Introduction to Blood Clot Types Before introducing the thrombus aspiration catheter, let us first introduce the target of the thrombus aspiration catheter - thrombus. Thrombus can be roughly classifi

Guiding Catheter The guiding catheter is used to provide support for the distal access. The ideal guiding catheter should not recoil into the aorta when advanced and needs to provide a stable support