Emergency Mechanical Stroke Thrombectomy (EVT)

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Clinical Summary

Clinical Overview & Disease Information

Catheter-based stent retriever extraction of cerebral artery blood clots within 6-24 hours of acute ischemic stroke.

Clinical Insight: Undergoing endovascular stroke thrombectomy at our accredited centers provides international patients with access to state-of-the-art navigation robotics, intraoperative neuromonitoring, and world-renowned surgical teams at a fraction of Western costs.

Clinical Manifestations

Signs & Symptoms

Early Symptoms

• • Early neurological symptoms
• • Mild Acute ischemic stroke with large vessel occlusion

Common Symptoms

• • Persistent Acute ischemic stroke with large vessel occlusion
• • Focal motor or sensory deficit
• • Headache or unsteadiness

Emergency Symptoms

• • Sudden loss of consciousness
• • Acute stroke FAST symptoms or severe deficit

Etiology & Demographics

Causes & Risk Factors

Primary Causes & Etiology

• Acute MCA / Basilar Artery Stroke Clot
• Cerebrovascular pathology
• Intracranial space-occupying lesion

Who is at Higher Risk?

• Patients diagnosed with Acute MCA / Basilar Artery Stroke Clot
• Patients requiring neurosurgical intervention

Pre-Operative Protocol

Diagnostic Evaluation & Testing

Diagnostic Test	Clinical Purpose / What It Shows
3.0T Brain/Spine MRI & DSA Angiogram for Endovascular stroke thrombectomy	High-resolution neuro-imaging and vascular mapping

Surgical Techniques

Comprehensive Treatment Options

Minimally Invasive: Endovascular / Keyhole Neurosurgery for Endovascular stroke thrombectomy

Primary Choice

Precision neurosurgical intervention preserving eloquent brain/spine function.

Key Advantages:

Sub-millimeter 3D neuronavigation accuracy

Preserves motor and speech pathways

Faster recovery

Multidisciplinary Neurosurgical Care for Endovascular stroke thrombectomy

Complex Cases

Comprehensive surgical or radiosurgical treatment.

Recommended For:

Multidisciplinary Neuro-Oncology Board consensus

Complex cranial or spinal pathology

Advanced Medical Technologies Available in Partner Hospitals

3D Neuronavigation Brain Suite iMRI Gamma Knife & CyberKnife

Clinical Risk Warning

Possible Complications If Untreated

Transient neurological deficit

CSF leak risk

Post-op swelling

Post-Operative Milestone

Recovery Timeline, Diet & Lifestyle Care

Recovery Timeline

Procedure / Stage	Expected Recovery Duration
Neuro ICU Stay	24 to 48 hours
Neurosurgical Ward	4 to 6 days
Outpatient Neuro-Rehab	4 to 6 weeks

Recommended Post-Treatment Diet

• High protein brain healthy diet
• Swallow assessment prior to oral intake

Essential Lifestyle Changes

• Take antiepileptic medications at exact scheduled times
• Daily neuro-rehabilitation exercises

When to Contact a Doctor Urgently:

Sudden severe headache or vomiting

New weakness or speech difficulty

Fluid dripping from wound

Long-Term Health

Prevention & Long-Term Health

Strict blood pressure control (< 130/80 mmHg)

Smoking cessation

Transparent Benchmark

Global Cost Comparison Matrix

Procedure	USA (Avg)	India (ISG Network)	Turkey (Avg)	Thailand (Avg)
Endovascular stroke thrombectomy	$55,000	$6,500	$14,000	$16,000

Patient Knowledgebase

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the primary benefit of Endovascular stroke thrombectomy?

It provides targeted neurological disease control while preserving vital speech, motor, and cognitive functions under 3D neuronavigation.