Neurointerventional Device Update: The Burgeoning Stroke Toolbox
Executive Summary
The treatment of acute ischemic stroke and brain aneurysms is rapidly evolving. New transcatheter devices and adjuvant imaging promising to improve outcomes and reduce the burden of neurovascular disease. However, to really spur this market, long-term, large-scale clinical trials are needed.
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