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Rapid Stent-Supported Revascularization in Acute Ischemic Stroke

B.-F.M. Fitzsimmons^a, T. Becske^b and P.K. Nelson^a,c

^a Department of Radiology, New York University Medical Center, New York, NY
^b Department of Neurology, New York University Medical Center, New York, NY
^c Department of Neurosurgery, New York University Medical Center, New York, NY

View larger version (101K): [in a new window]   Fig 1. Initial left ICA angiogram, frontal projection, demonstrating occlusion of the proximal left M1 segment.

View larger version (107K): [in a new window]   Fig 2. Left ICA angiogram (performed through indwelling microcatheter), frontal projection, following administration of abciximab demonstrating persistent occlusion of the left M1 segment (arrowhead).

View larger version (145K): [in a new window]   Fig 3. Left ICA angiogram, frontal projection, demonstrating revascularization of the left M1 segment following placement of a 4 x 20 mm Neuroform stent. Note the filling defect in the M1 segment representing residual debris trapped beneath the stent struts (arrow).