Clot Wars: Inside the Mechanical Thrombectomy Revolution

Join us for a deep dive into the landmark trials and cutting-edge technologies that have transformed acute ischemic stroke care. In this episode, we’ll explore:

Battle of the Devices: How two leading thrombectomy techniques proved their safety and efficacy in targeted arterial blockages.
AI Meets Stroke: The promise of multimodal MRI radiomics and deep-learning models to predict patient outcomes before the first pass.
Race Against Time: Why prehospital stroke screening and rapid EMS transport are as critical as the procedure itself.
Quality in Focus: How data registries and continuous performance programs drive ever-better results on the front lines.
Beyond the Clot: Key supportive-care measures—from blood pressure and glucose management to nutrition and skin integrity—that make or break recovery.

Drawing on five pivotal sources, we unpack the science, the systems, and the human stories behind modern mechanical thrombectomy. Whether you’re a neurologist, EMS professional, or simply passionate about stroke care, this episode will give you the insights you need to appreciate—and accelerate—the next wave of life-saving advances.

Tune in and discover how we’re turning minutes into miracles.

Sources

European Stroke Organisation (ESO) – European Society for Minimally Invasive Neurological Therapy (ESMINT) Guidelines on Mechanical Thrombectomy in Acute Ischaemic Stroke

Safety First: A Comparative Study of Mechanical Thrombectomy Techniques for M2 Occlusions – Stent-Retriever Thrombectomy (SRT) vs. First Stenting Without Retrieval (FRESH)

Prediction of Prognosis in Acute Ischemic Stroke After Mechanical Thrombectomy Based on Multimodal MRI Radiomics and Deep Learning

Guidelines for the Early Management of Patients with Acute Ischemic Stroke: 2019 Update to the 2018 Guidelines for the Early Management of Acute Ischemic Stroke