ArticleInterventional neurology2017
Comparison of Vacuum Pressures and Forces Generated by Different Catheters and Pumps for Aspiration Thrombectomy in Acute Ischemic Stroke.
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Plunger Stroke Trial: A Comparison of Cyclic Manual Direct Aspiration Thrombectomy (Plunger Technique) vs. Static Manual Direct Aspiration Thrombectomy for Treatment of Acute Large Vessel Occlusion Stroke With the Raptor Aspiration Catheter
Who cites it
23 citing papers in PubMed, 1 synthesis or guideline pooled it.
- Comparative analysis of syringes versus pump devices in benchtop aspiration thrombectomy models: A systematic review and meta-analysis.Interventional neuroradiology : journal of peritherapeutic neuroradiology, surgical procedures and related neurosciences · 2026Pooled it
- Does endovascular thrombectomy using super-bore 0.088" large distal platform offer advantages over balloon guide catheters in acute ischemic stroke secondary to large vessel occlusion?Interventional neuroradiology : journal of peritherapeutic neuroradiology, surgical procedures and related neurosciences · 2025Article
- Initial experience with ultra-large-bore catheter aspiration for very large vessel occlusions.Interventional neuroradiology : journal of peritherapeutic neuroradiology, surgical procedures and related neurosciences · 2025Article
- Initial experience of utilizing a lower-profile transradial approach for mechanical thrombectomy: Comparable efficacy to larger-bore transfemoral approaches.Interventional neuroradiology : journal of peritherapeutic neuroradiology, surgical procedures and related neurosciences · 2025Article
- Sliding balloon-assisted thrombectomy combined with aspiration and intrasinus urokinase thrombolysis for the treatment of hemorrhagic cerebral venous sinus thrombosis: experience of 10 patients.Frontiers in neurology · 2025Article
- Suction thrombectomy of distal medium vessel occlusion using microcatheter during mechanical thrombectomy for acute ischemic stroke: A case series.Journal of cerebrovascular and endovascular neurosurgery · 2024Article
- Optimizing suction force in mechanical thrombectomy: Priming the aspiration tubing with air versus saline.Journal of cerebrovascular and endovascular neurosurgery · 2024Article
- Interventional neuroradiology : journal of peritherapeutic neuroradiology, surgical procedures and related neurosciences · 2024Article
- Current Approaches and Methods to Understand Acute Ischemic Stroke Treatment Using Aspiration Thrombectomy.Cardiovascular engineering and technology · 2024Review
- VacLok-Augmented Direct Aspiration Thrombectomy : A Novel Method of an Aspiration First-pass Approach for Acute Ischemic Stroke.Clinical neuroradiology · 2024Article
- Technique for Recanalization of Sheath Introducer Occlusion due to Captured Thrombus during Mechanical Thrombectomy for Acute Ischemic Stroke: A Technical Note.Journal of neuroendovascular therapy · 2024Article
- In vitro testing of a funnel-tip catheter with different clot types to decrease clot migration in mechanical thrombectomy.Interventional neuroradiology : journal of peritherapeutic neuroradiology, surgical procedures and related neurosciences · 2023Article
- REACT Aspiration Catheters: Clinical Experience and Technical Considerations.Neurointervention · 2022Review
- Combined Approach to Stroke Thrombectomy Using a Novel Short Flexible Aspiration Catheter with a Stent Retriever : Preliminary Clinical Experience.Clinical neuroradiology · 2022Article
- Repeated-Manual Aspiration with Maximum Pressure (r-MAX): A New Technique of Mechanical Thrombectomy Using Syringe Aspiration.Journal of neuroendovascular therapy · 2022Article
- Comparison of vacuum pressures and suction forces generated by different pump systems for aspiration thrombectomy.Frontiers in neurology · 2022Article
- The Q and A-The MIVI Q Catheters for Aspiration Thrombectomy-Initial Experience from London.Journal of clinical medicine · 2021Article
- Preliminary experience with 088 large bore intracranial catheters during stroke thrombectomy.Interventional neuroradiology : journal of peritherapeutic neuroradiology, surgical procedures and related neurosciences · 2021Article
- Side-hole catheters have higher thrombus aspiration efficiency than regular end-hole catheters in an in vitro model.Diagnostic and interventional radiology (Ankara, Turkey) · 2020Article
- Evolution of Stroke Thrombectomy Techniques to Optimize First-Pass Complete Reperfusion.Seminars in interventional radiology · 2020Review
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Abstract
backgroundDirect aspiration thrombectomy is an increasingly utilized technique in endovascular stroke treatment that relies on vacuum and suction force to remove the clot. This report assesses the pressures and forces generated by different catheters and pumps.
methodsVacuum pressures were measured using a vacuum gauge for several catheters (Stryker Catalyst6, Penumbra Ace 064, Medtronic Arc 061, and Penumbra 041) and pumps (Penumbra pump, 60-mL syringe, and the ASPIRE device). Suction forces were calculated based on pressure and catheter tip size (force = area × pressure). Vacuum pressures and forces were also assessed with a coaxial microcatheter (Rebar 18; inner diameter = 0.021 inches), mimicking a combined aspiration and stent retriever approach.
resultsAll catheters transmitted similar vacuum pressures, but suction force was proportionate to catheter tip area. Pump vacuum pressures were also similar, although the Penumbra pump (mean -25.63 inches Hg [inHg]) was slightly weaker than the syringe and the ASPIRE device (-27.04 and -27.58 inHg, respectively;
conclusionsAll catheters transmit similar vacuum pressure, but the suction force on the clot is stronger with larger catheter tips. Coaxial microcatheters will have a minimal impact on suction force as long as they are proximal to the aspiration catheter tip. Currently available thrombectomy suction devices, including the Penumbra pump, the ASPIRE handheld pump, and the 60-mL syringe, all develop similar vacuum pressures.
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