Is thrombectomy feasible for distal posterior cerebral artery stroke?
This may be the next frontier in endovascular treatment, researchers say
Mechanical thrombectomy is a “reasonable, safe and technically feasible” option for isolated posterior circulation distal, medium vessel occlusion (DMVO) stroke, although it’s rarely performed, researchers say.
Isolated occlusions of the posterior cerebral artery account for about 5-10% of all ischaemic strokes, researchers note in JAMA Neurology.
