Therapies stories - Memories of Mechanical Thrombectomy
Last update on July 5, 2019
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Pr Laurent Spelle recalls the early instances of Solitaire use and how a mix of clinical experience, intelligence and creativity led this device to open the path of Mechanical Thrombectomy. What was the specialist trying to treat at the time?
a) a blocked carotid
b) a tumor
c) an aneurysm
d) none of the above
The Solitaire device is continuing to evolve. Which of the following are characteristics of this device?
a) Self-expanding
b) Parametric Design
c) Ease of navigation
d) All the above
In the video, we learn from one of the first pioneering specialists based in Switzerland who led sessions performing mechanical thrombectomy using the Solitaire device – who was that specialist?
