Mechanical Thrombectomy (Stroke Treatment)

Overview
A life-saving, emergency procedure to remove blood clots from brain arteries during
a stroke.

What It Is
Using catheters, the interventional radiologist retrieves using a Stent or Sucks the
clot from the brain’s blood vessel, restoring blood flow.

Benefits

• Can reverse paralysis or speech loss
• Critical in first 6–24 hours
• Performed without open surgery
  
  

Who It’s For
Patients experiencing an ischemic stroke caused by a large artery blockage, ideally
within 6–12 hours of onset.

Proven Effectiveness
Mechanical thrombectomy is now standard of care for certain types of Stroke.