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Solve Mechanical Thrombectomy Situation

Published on Mon Sep 25, 2023

Question: After prepping and anesthetizing the patient, my cardiologist accessed the site of the artery and placed vascular clamps across the affected initial artery. My cardiologist then performed an arterial puncture inside the first blocked vessel. They also performed an arterial irrigation by injecting heparin saline through the access site. The provider used a fiberoptic angioscope to identify the exact location [...]
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