Publications by authors named "Pi-Guang Yao"
Aspiration catheter tip flutter is a reliable indicator of successful clot aspiration in ADAPT.
J Neurointerv Surg
September 2024
Article Synopsis
- A study evaluated the effectiveness of a new technique called the direct aspiration first pass technique (ADAPT) for treating acute large vessel occlusions, particularly focusing on a motion called "tip flutter" during catheter use.
- Researchers analyzed data from 231 patients to determine if tip flutter could predict successful clot aspiration, finding a significant correlation with successful outcomes.
- Results showed that tip flutter had a high specificity (97.3%) and positive predictive value (96.5%), indicating it is a reliable indicator of successful clot aspiration in patients undergoing ADAPT.
Objective: Tortuosity of the carotid artery is a common angiographic finding that may impact blood flow and neuronal function. However, information on its prevalence and risk factors remains limited. In this study, we determined to explore the factors affecting carotid artery tortuosity.
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