ArticleFrontiers in neurology2022
Natural history of carotid artery free-floating thrombus-A single center, consecutive cohort analysis.
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- Carotid Free-Floating Thrombus: A Case Series, Narrative Review, and Proposal for Biology-Guided Treatment Selection.Medical sciences (Basel, Switzerland) · 2026Review
- The Floating Threat: A Rare Case Report of Carotid Saddle Thrombus in a Healthy Adult.Clinical practice and cases in emergency medicine · 2026Article
- Angioscopy Visualized a Residual Free-Floating Thrombus in Mild Carotid Artery Stenosis Following Acute MCA Occlusion: A Case Report.Catheterization and cardiovascular interventions : official journal of the Society for Cardiac Angiography & Interventions · 2026Article
- Free Floating Thrombus of the Internal Carotid Artery: A Case Report.EJVES vascular forum · 2026Article
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- Rapid resolution of newly formed carotid free-floating thrombus through anticoagulation therapy.BMC neurology · 2025Article
- Symptomatic Cervical Carotid Artery Stenosis: Evolving Paradigms in Risk Stratification and Intervention.Annals of Indian Academy of Neurology · 2025Article
- Definition of Carotid Artery Free Floating Thrombus: A Systematic Review and Call for Standardisation of Imaging and Nomenclature.EJVES vascular forum · 2025Review
- Endovascular management of tandem embolic stroke due to cardioembolic free-floating thrombus: a case report.Frontiers in neuroscience · 2025Article
- The Efficacy of Medical Interventions for Free-Floating Thrombus in Cerebrovascular Events: A Systematic Review.Brain sciences · 2024Review
- Triple Stentriever "Bouquet" Deployment with Zoom 88 Large-Bore Aspiration and Walrus Balloon-Guide Catheter for the Definitive Thrombectomy of a Carotid Free-Floating Thrombus.Journal of neurological surgery reports · 2024Article
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Abstract
Introduction: Carotid free-floating thrombus (CFFT) is a rare cause of stroke and is thought to be associated with a high risk of recurrent cerebrovascular ischaemic events. The existing data on the natural history and optimal treatment modalities of CFFT is scanty and no clear recommendations exist. Objective: A retrospective analysis, single-center cohort of consecutive patients diagnosed with CFFT was conducted, investigating the risk for recurrent cerebrovascular ischaemic events. Methods: We performed a single-center retrospective analysis including all patients presenting at our tertiary center between January 2005 and December 2020 with symptoms consistent with ischaemic stroke and/or transient ischaemic attack. Digital subtraction angiography (DSA), computed tomography angiography (CTA) or magnetic resonance angiography (MRA) were used to diagnose CFFT. In all included patients, CFFT was confirmed with a second imaging modality. CFFT was defined on imaging as a defect in contrast filling extending into the carotid lumen. We gathered information on vascular risk factors, diagnosis and follow-up methods, modality of treatment and neurological outcome. A survival analysis was performed, assessing the risk for recurrent cerebrovascular events. Results: In total, Conclusion: The risk of recurrent ischaemic events in patients with CFFT is high, especially in the first week after diagnosis. Prospective studies are needed to further investigate the optimal management of these patients.
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