Thrombectomy catheter KING

carotid artery

Designed with an optimized delivery system - produces lower delivery force for improved procedural efficiency and smooth navigation through even the complex anatomy. The treatment approaches using thrombectomy devices in recanalization, and efficient emergency stroke workflow processes have opened new frontiers in managing patients with an acute ischemic stroke. What are ischemic stroke & carotid artery disease? An ischemic stroke is a type of stroke caused by a blockage of blood flow within a blood vessel in the brain. The brain cells downstream of the blockage are deprived of oxygen and nutrients and will quickly die if left untreated. The death of certain amount of brain cells can result in permanent disability or even death. Carotid artery disease is a narrowing of the carotid arteries. The disease decreases the amount of blood flow to the brain and increases the risk of stroke. Ischemic Stroke Ischemic Stroke (IS) occurs as a result of a clot in the artery blocking the flow of blood to the brain leading to dysfunction or death of the brain tissue. Carotid Artery Disease Carotid artery disease is caused by a buildup of plaque in carotid arteries that deliver blood to the brain. Plaque is the deposit of cholesterol, fatty substances, cellular waste products, calcium and fibrin (a clotting material in the blood) along the wall of a vessel.