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Mechanical thrombectomy for acute left hemiparesis and aphasia

by Sekhar Bonagiri | Nov 12, 2019 | |

Mechanical thrombectomy for acute left hemiparesis and aphasia

Background

A 55-year-old man presented with acute left hemiparesis and aphasia.

Diagnosis & Treatment

The DSA image demonstrated right M1 occlusion. A mechanical thrombectomy procedure was performed for the patient. Post thrombectomy, there was recanalization of the left MCA and its branches. The patient showed on table improvement in the power of the left upper and lower limb. He had immediate post-procedure improvement of left upper and lower limb weakness 

acute left hemiparesis and aphasia

About Author –

Dr. Suresh Giragani, Consultant Interventional Radiologist, Yashoda Hospitals – Hyderabad
MBBS, MD, DM

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