Timing of Thrombosis in Embolization of Unruptured Intracranial Aneurysms : Tirofiban as Rescue Treatment.

In most cases of embolization for UIA, thrombosis requiring the use of tirofiban occurs intraprocedurally or on the first day after the procedure. Careful observation of thrombosis during the procedure is important and tirofiban should be used for a better outcome even if the infarction progresses.