Introduction: Mechanical thrombectomy (MT) dramatically improves the outcome for patients with acute ischemic stroke due to large vessel occlusion (LVO). There are racial and socioeconomic disparities ...

Introduction: Acute ischemic stroke (AIS) from distal medium vessel occlusion (DMVO) presents unique treatment challenges. Mechanical thrombectomy (MT) is emerging as a viable option for these ...

Most studies define the technical success of endovascular thrombectomy (EVT) as a Thrombolysis in Cerebral Infarction (TICI) revascularization grade of 2b or higher. However, growing evidence suggests ...

FRIDAY, Jan. 31, 2025 (HealthDay News) -- Dental flossing is associated with a lower risk for ischemic and cardioembolic stroke and atrial fibrillation (AF), according to a study presented at the ...

Background and purpose To report clinical and procedural outcomes of acute ischemic stroke patients after endovascular treatment with the new ... Comparison analyses with other devices for mechanical ...

These studies demonstrated superior procedural results in patients with STEMI treated with adjunctive mechanical thrombectomy. The TAPAS study provided further assurance, as it showed improved ...

including ischemic stroke, cardioembolic stroke, and atrial fibrillation (AFib). This practice is linked to reduced oral infections and inflammation, thus promoting better cardiovascular health.

(HealthDay News) — Dental flossing is associated with a lower risk for ischemic and cardioembolic stroke and atrial fibrillation (AF), according to a study presented at the annual American Stroke ...

either from the clot itself or from the mechanical damage done in an effort to remove the thrombus. More contemporary reports have demonstrated that open surgical thrombectomy can be effective ...

Sen’s team linked flossing teeth at least once a week to a 22% lower risk of ischemic stroke, 44% lower risk of cardioembolic stroke and 12% lower risk of AFib. Most strokes are ischemic ...