Since an ischemic stroke occurs due to a clot that is restricting blood flow to the brain, it’s critical to remove the clot as quickly as possible to restore blood to the brain and reduce the likelihood of long-term effects. Neuroradiologists will often administer thrombolitic therapy to dissolve a clot. Using CT to guide the catheter, the radiologist is able to deliver medicine directly to the clot, causing it to dissolve. Another more recent method to restore blood flow is performed using a mechanical device called the MERCI Retrieval System. This corkscrew-type device is delivered to the clot site via catheterization, where it engages the clot and removes it from the brain. These two methods of stroke therapy help improve without the need for more invasive surgery. They are also performed in veins to remove clots due to immobility, infection, diabetes and fatty deposits. The procedures are also used to treat deep vein thrombosis and embolisms

Since an ischemic stroke occurs due to a clot that is restricting blood flow to the brain, it’s critical to remove the clot as quickly as possible to restore blood to the brain and reduce the likelihood of long-term effects. Neuroradiologists will often administer thrombolitic therapy to dissolve a clot. Using CT to guide the catheter, the radiologist is able to deliver medicine directly to the clot, causing it to dissolve. Another more recent method to restore blood flow is performed using a mechanical device called the MERCI Retrieval System. This corkscrew-type device is delivered to the clot site via catheterization, where it engages the clot and removes it from the brain. These two methods of stroke therapy help improve without the need for more invasive surgery. They are also performed in veins to remove clots due to immobility, infection, diabetes and fatty deposits. The procedures are also used to treat deep vein thrombosis and embolisms