A novel device for the revascularization in acute ischemic stroke patients.
This article provides insights into how the authors developed the Solitaire™ FR revascularization device and associated procedure including commentary on the mechanism of revascularization and future of device development in this area. The article is intended to give research-minded physicians a view into the device development world by sighting examples of this novel device for revascularizing patients with acute ischemic stroke.
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Research and Development, ev3 Inc. Irvine, CA, USA. sshrivastava@ev3.net
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D000208:Acute Disease; D002545:Brain Ischemia / Q000628:therapy*; D002548:Cerebral Revascularization / Q000295:instrumentation* / Q000379:methods; D004867:Equipment Design; D006801:Humans; D020767:Intracranial Thrombosis / Q000628:therapy*; D015607:Stents; D020521:Stroke / Q000628:therapy*; D014619:Vacuum Curettage / Q000295:instrumentation