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.