by Anne Staylor and Mary Thompson
For device developers, the market for acute ischemic stroke (AIS) has been enticing as the lack of effective treatment options...
The International Stroke Conference, held in San Diego in February 2009, presented several device-based therapies and approaches that could offer improved outcomes for patients that suffer an acute ischemic stroke. The technologies discussed included mechanical thrombectomy devices, laser treatments, and combined therapy using ultrasound, microspheres, and thrombolytic drugs.
by Anne Staylor and Mary Thompson
For device developers, the market for acute ischemic stroke (AIS) has been enticing as the lack of effective treatment options...