Natural history of carotid artery free-floating thrombus-A single center, consecutive cohort analysis.

Publication

Natural history of carotid artery free-floating thrombus-A single center, consecutive cohort analysis.

Journal Paper/Review - Sep 27, 2022

Delignette-Muller Marie Laure, Raptis Nikolaos, Mordasini Pasquale, Z'Graggen Werner J, Raabe Andreas, Schucht Philippe, Heldner Mirjam R, Bervini David

Citation

Delignette-Muller M, Raptis N, Mordasini P, Z'Graggen W, Raabe A, Schucht P, Heldner M, Bervini D. Natural history of carotid artery free-floating thrombus-A single center, consecutive cohort analysis. Front Neurol 2022; 13:993559.

Type

Journal Paper/Review (English)

Journal

Front Neurol 2022; 13

Publication Date

Sep 27, 2022

Issn Print

1664-2295

Pages

993559

Brief description/objective

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.