Use of angled-tip aspiration catheters is associated with a lower cost of thrombectomy in patients with acute ischemic stroke secondary to large and medium vessel occlusions.
Mohamad EzzeldinRiichi OtaEric RihaAdam DeloraBader AlenziVictoria GordonHimanshu GuptaRime EzzeldinSaif BushnaqPublished in: Interventional neuroradiology : journal of peritherapeutic neuroradiology, surgical procedures and related neurosciences (2023)
The study demonstrated significant benefits, including cost reduction and shorter time to achieve reperfusion in patients treated with Zoom aspiration catheters. These findings support the use of angled-tip catheters in acute ischemic stroke management.