Feasibility and safety of direct catheter-based thrombectomy in the treatment of acute ischaemic stroke. Cooperation among cardiologists, neurologists and radiologists. Prospective registry PRAGUE-16

Abstract

Direct catheter-based thrombectomy may be considered in patients with contraindications for thrombolysis or in patients with very short CT-groin puncture times. A randomised trial is needed to evaluate better the role of direct catheter-based thrombectomy. Acute stroke interventions performed in close cooperation among cardiologists, neurologists and radiologists are feasible and safe.