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A novel method to assess pial collateralization from stroke perfusion MRI: subdividing Tmax into anatomical compartments
To develop and validate a quantitative and observer-independent method to evaluate pial collateral circulation by DSC-perfusion MRI and test whether this novel method delivers diagnostic information which is r...
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Open AccessRadiation exposure per thrombectomy attempt in modern endovascular stroke treatment in the anterior circulation
To quantify radiation exposure (RE) of endovascular stroke treatment (EST) in the anterior circulation per thrombectomy attempt and determine causes for interventions associated with high RE.
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Open AccessRadiation exposure in endovascular stroke treatment of acute basilar artery occlusions—a matched-pair analysis
To determine the radiation exposure in endovascular stroke treatment (EST) of acute basilar artery occlusions (BAO) and compare it with radiation exposure of EST for embolic middle cerebral artery occlusions (...
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Open AccessReasons for Failed Mechanical Thrombectomy in Posterior Circulation Ischemic Stroke Patients
To determine reasons for failed recanalization in mechanical thrombectomy (MT) of the posterior circulation.
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Open AccessCombined Perfusion and Permeability Imaging Reveals Different Pathophysiologic Tissue Responses After Successful Thrombectomy
Despite successful recanalization of large-vessel occlusions in acute ischemic stroke, individual patients profit to a varying degree. Dynamic susceptibility-weighted perfusion and dynamic T1-weighted contrast...
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Open AccessRole of diabetes in collateral status assessed in CT perfusion–derived dynamic CTA in anterior circulation stroke
Diabetes is associated with vascular dysfunction potentially impairing collateral recruitment in acute ischemic stroke. This retrospective study aimed at analyzing the impact of diabetes on collateralization a...
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Open AccessEffect of intra-arterial nimodipine on iatrogenic vasospasms during endovascular stroke treatment – angiographic resolution and infarct growth in follow-up imaging
The treatment of vasospasms during endovascular stroke treatment (EST) with intra-arterial nimodipine (NM) is routinely performed. However, the efficacy of resolving iatrogenic vasospasms during the angiograph...
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Open AccessAortic Arch Variations and Supra-aortic Arterial Tortuosity in Stroke Patients Undergoing Thrombectomy
Unfavorable vascular anatomy can impede thrombectomy in patients with acute ischemic stroke. The aim of this study was to determine the prevalence of aortic arch types, aortic arch branching patterns and supra...
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Open AccessExact Basilar Artery Occlusion Location Indicates Stroke Etiology and Recanalization Success in Patients Eligible for Endovascular Stroke Treatment
Endovascular stroke treatment (EST) is commonly performed for acute basilar artery occlusion (BAO). We aimed to identify the role of the exact location of BAO in patients receiving EST regarding the stroke eti...
