Clot Retreival Catheter for Ischemic Stroke
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This is a new device from Concentric medical that is an alternative to tPA in the treatment of ischemic stroke. It has a 6 hour window for use, whereas systemic tPA has a 3 hour window. This device has been approved by the FDA.
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This video presents a clot retrieval catheter device from Concentric Medical for ischemic stroke. It is described as an alternative to tPA, with a six-hour window for use compared with three hours for systemic tPA, and as FDA approved at the time.
Key points
- Presents a clot retrieval catheter for ischemic stroke
- Contrasts the device with tPA treatment
- Discusses the treatment time windows described in the source
- Notes the device's FDA approval status at the time
Video Overview
This video presents “Clot Retreival Catheter for Ischemic Stroke” — This is a new device from Concentric medical that is an alternative to tPA in the treatment of ischemic stroke. It has a 6 hour window for use, whereas systemic tPA has a 3 hour window. This device has been approved by the FDA. Whether you are preparing for a procedure, studying the technique, or learning how a condition is assessed, the recording shows the process as it is performed in practice.
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