A novel rabbit thromboembolic occlusion model.

Yong-Hong DingSeán Fitzgerald Yang Liu Daying DaiDaniel JakaitisKaren M Doyle Brinjikji WDavid F KallmesLuis SavastanoRamanathan D Kadirvel

Published in: Journal of neurointerventional surgery (2021)

Arterial occlusion can be achieved at the aortic bifurcation in rabbits, which is comparable to human ICA bifurcation. This thrombectomy model has the potential to be used for testing of thrombectomy devices.

Keyphrases

acute ischemic stroke
endothelial cells
atrial fibrillation
endovascular treatment
left ventricular
heart failure
coronary artery
pulmonary hypertension
human health