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Solitaire FR Revascularization Device™

Solitaire FR Revascularization Device™. Jeffrey McCarthy BME181 University of Rhode Island. Objectives . Review the symptoms of a stroke Discuss why strokes occur Describe the use of the Solitaire device to treat a stroke. Symptoms of Stroke. What Causes a Stroke?.

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Solitaire FR Revascularization Device™

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  1. Solitaire FR Revascularization Device™ Jeffrey McCarthy BME181 University of Rhode Island

  2. Objectives • Review the symptoms of a stroke • Discuss why strokes occur • Describe the use of the Solitaire device to treat a stroke

  3. Symptoms of Stroke

  4. What Causes a Stroke?

  5. Treatment Options for Stroke • Time from symptom onset • < 3 or < 4.5 hours • “clot buster” medication • tPA (Alteplase) • Greater than 4.5 hours OR ineligible for tPA • Mechanical thrombectomy • Up to 8 hours from symptom onset

  6. Finding the Clot Normal Angiography Angiography showing a Stroke

  7. Solitaire in Action

  8. Solitaire Device • http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0DQPD5TTS5Y

  9. Effectiveness of Solitaire Device

  10. References: 1.) “Solitaire FR Revascularization Device” Covidien. 27 Feb 2013 <http://www.ev3.net/neuro/intl/flow-restoration/solitaire-fr- revascularization-device.htm> 2.) Saver, JL Jahon R, Levy EI. Solitaire flow restoration device versus the Merci Retreiver in patients with acute ischaemic stroke (SWIFT): a randomized, parallel-group, non-inferiority trial. The Lancet, 380(9849), 1241-1249 2012. 3.) “About Stroke” American Stroke Association. 27 Feb. 2013 <http://www.strokeassociation.org/STROKEORG/AboutStroke/About- Stroke_UCM_308529_SubHomePage.jsp>

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