ABSTRACT

Stroke can be caused by various mechanisms. Next to the hypotensive stroke caused by hemodynamic changes, large cerebral artery occlusion is a main pathological feature. As intravenous thrombolysis fails to recanalize large cerebral artery occlusions, other recanalization techniques have been established over the years. Up to now, the most effective and less vulnerable recanalization method, according

Abstract ....................................................................................................................77 4.1 Introduction .................................................................................................... 78 4.2 Endovascular Procedure in General ............................................................... 79 4.3 Endovascular Mechanical Thrombectomy Devices .......................................80