MR microscopy to assess clot composition following mechanical thrombectomy predicts recanalization and clinical outcome.
Kianush Karimian-JaziDominik F VollherbstDaniel SchwarzManuel FischerKatharina SchregelGregor BauerAnna KocharyanVolker SturmUlf NeubergerJessica JesserChristian HerwehChristian UlfertTim HilgenfeldFatih SekerFabian PreisnerNiclas SchmittTobias CharletStefan HamelmannFelix SahmSabine HeilandWolfgang WickPeter A RinglebLucas SchirmerMartin BendszusMarkus A MöhlenbruchMichael O BreckwoldtPublished in: Journal of neurointerventional surgery (2023)
Our study introduces MR microscopy to show that the hyperdense artery sign or MR relaxometry could guide interventional strategy. This could enable a personalized treatment approach to improve outcome of patients undergoing MT.