Acute Stroke Management in the Era of Thrombectomy

• Corporate Author: SpringerLink (Online service)
• Other Authors: Samaniego, Edgar A. (Editor, http://id.loc.gov/vocabulary/relators/edt), Hasan, David (Editor, http://id.loc.gov/vocabulary/relators/edt)
• Format: Electronic eBook
• Language: English
• Published: Cham : Springer International Publishing : Imprint: Springer, 2019.
• Edition: 1st ed. 2019.
• Subjects: Neurosurgery.; Interventional radiology .; Critical care medicine.; Interventional Radiology.; Intensive / Critical Care Medicine.

This book contains a compilation of the revolution of mechanical thrombectomy (MT) in the treatment of strokes. The initial chapters summarize information about the best medical management of acute ischemic stroke, imaging modalities and patient selection for MT. The book then focuses on the nuances...

Table of Contents:

• Best Medical Management for Acute Ischemic Stroke
• Imaging of Acute Ischemic Stroke
• Indications for Mechanical Thrombectomy
• Anesthesia During Endovascular Treatment of Acute Ischemic Stroke
• Arterial Access and Intermediate Catheters: Procedural and Technical Considerations
• Intra-arterial Thrombolytics for Treatment of Acute Ischemic Stroke
• Mechanical Thrombectomy: Emerging Devices and Technologies
• Mechanical Thrombectomy: Techniques and Hybrid Approaches for Recanalization
• Acute Stenting During Acute Ischemic Stroke
• Tandem Occlusion Causing Acute Ischemic Stroke
• Mechanical Thrombectomy in Distal Vessels: M2s and Beyond
• Thrombectomy of the Posterior Circulation: Tips and Tricks
• Thrombectomy in the Venous System: Approaches and Techniques
• Complications During Mechanical Thrombectomy: Pitfalls and Bailouts
• Post-operative Care After Mechanical Thrombectomy
• Stroke-Care and Mechanical Thrombectomy in Developing Countries.