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Safety and Efficacy of Mechanical Embolectomy in Acute Ischemic Stroke, Results of the MERCI Trial
Stroke 36:1432-1440, Smikth,W.D.,et al, 2005
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Article Abstract
A novel endovascular embolectomy device can significantly restore vascular patency during acute ischemic stroke within 8 hours of stroke symptom onset and provides an alternative intervention for patients who are otherwise ineligible for thrombolytics.
 
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