Methods of PFB and anatomic feature versus angiographic results
| Methods of PFB | Anatomic Feature* | Angiographic Results | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Complete Recanalization | Partial Recanalization | No Recanalization | ||
| Balloon guide catheter | Ipsilateral A1 | |||
| Large | 4 | 3 | 1 | |
| Small/none | 0 | 0 | 2 | |
| Manual compression | Ipsilateral A1 | |||
| Large | 0 | 0 | 1 | |
| Small/none | 0 | 0 | 3 | |
Note:—PFB indicates proximal flow blockade; A1, horizontal segment of the anterior cerebral artery.
* Diagnosed by pre- or postprocedure magnetic resonance angiography or cerebral angiography.