Mechanical Thrombectomy for Stroke After Cardiac Surgery

Madeira, M; Martins, C; Koukoulis, G; Marques, M; Reis, J; Abecassis, M

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Stroke after cardiac surgery remains a devastating complication and its treatment options are limited. Systemic fibrinolysis is a relative contraindication, because it raises the risk of systemic hemorrhage. Endovascular therapy, mechanical thrombectomy, and intra-arterial fibrinolysis have emerged as safer options. We present three patients who developed strokes following cardiac surgery who underwent successful mechanical thrombectomy and review the literature on this subject. doi: 10.1111/jocs.12776 (J Card Surg 2016;31:517-520).

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Acute Disease Adult Aged Brain Ischemia / diagnosis Cardiac Surgical Procedures / adverse effects* Computed Tomography Angiography Female Humans Mechanical Thrombolysis / methods* Postoperative Complications / diagnosis Young Adult CHLC NRAD Brain Ischemia / etiology Brain Ischemia / therapy* Postoperative Complications / therapy*