Efficacy of carotid thrombus penetration with a balloon guiding catheter to fast recanalization of acute extra- and intra-cranial carotid artery tandem occlusion

Abstract

Acute ischemic stroke with ipsilateral Internal carotid artery (ICA) stenosis presents a great management dilemma. We present our preliminary report of retrograde retrieval of clot from middle cerebral artery (MCA) followed by delayed carotid artery stenting (CAS) with dual anti platelet therapy (DAPT).