Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
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2869208 | Annales de Cardiologie et d'Angéiologie | 2011 | 6 Pages |
Abstract
A total thrombectomy was obtained for 71.2% of the tests. It was achieved more frequently with the smaller diameter, respectively: 100% for 2 mm, 81.3% for 2.6 mm, 89.6% for 3 mm vs 54.2% for 3.6 mm and 31.3% for 4 mm (P < 0.001). No differences were observed between the 2 thrombi ages (73.3% for the 3 hours old thrombi and 69.2% for the 6 hours old thrombi, P = 0.476), nor between the three tube's angulations (77.5% for no angle, 66.3% for 90° and 70.0% for 120°, P = 0.278). Results and conclusion: This study shows an impact of the coronary diameters on the rate of thromboaspiration success with an Export® catheter. Beyond 3 mm of diameter, the rate of success is divided by 2: for diameters less or equal to 3 mm, 90.3% of success vs 42.7% for diameters greater than 3 mm (P < 0.001). There is no difference of efficiency between the 3 and 6 hours old thrombi, neither between the tube's angulations. However, this is a preliminary and further works are needed to clarify how to optimize the aspiration and the impact of other catheters.
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Authors
A.-S. Leromain, M. Fayard, L. Lorgis, C. Richard, M. Zeller, P. Buffet, I. L'Huillier, M.-P. Guenfoudi, N. Garnier, M.-H. Guignard, Y. Cottin,