Stentriever thrombectomy with distal protection device for carotid free floating thrombus: a technical case report
Year: 2017
Type: article
Study design: Case Report
Abstract: We report the clinical details, imaging findings and management of a 45-year-old man who presented with recurrent transient ischemic attacks due to carotid free floating thrombus. Free floating thrombus of the carotid artery is a very rare condition with a high risk of distal embolic shower. The optimal treatment options are debatable and include medical management, surgical thrombectomy and endovascular thrombectomy. We describe the use of a stentriever with filter protection in the management of carotid free floating thrombus as a novel treatment option.
Source: BMJ Case Reports
Authors: Suresh Giragani, Ankit Balani, Vikas Agrawal
Institution: Yashoda Hospital
Language: English
Subfield: Cardiology and Cardiovascular Medicine
Field: Medicine
Domain: Health Sciences
Open Access status: green
OpenAlex ID: W4239455458