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Endovascular aspiration of a symptomatic free-floating common carotid artery thrombus

Authors: Kevin Carr, Dustin Tew, Luis Becerra, Kristina Siddall, Laurence Dubensky, Yafell Serulle

Published in: Neuroradiology | Issue 10/2018

Abstract

Free-floating thrombi of the common carotid artery (CCA) are a very rare cause of ischemic stroke. To date, only a few reports have been described in the academic literature. Revascularization is indicated due to the risk of thromboembolic disease and hemodynamic-related stroke syndromes. Medical treatment typically includes anticoagulation and, in some circumstances, open surgical thrombectomy is an additional option. Although rarely described in the literature, endovascular thrombectomy is a viable treatment alternative in these patients.

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Title: Endovascular aspiration of a symptomatic free-floating common carotid artery thrombus
Authors: Kevin Carr
Dustin Tew
Luis Becerra
Kristina Siddall
Laurence Dubensky
Yafell Serulle
Publication date: 01-10-2018
Publisher: Springer Berlin Heidelberg
Published in: Neuroradiology / Issue 10/2018
Print ISSN: 0028-3940
Electronic ISSN: 1432-1920
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s00234-018-2077-2

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