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AVMs and retreival devices

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What are embospheres used for?   embolization  
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how do you use embospheres?   Start with bigger microspheres(500 micron) first then smaller to fill in cracks  
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What type of procedure is the embospheres   minimally invasive  
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What do embospheres do?   block blood flow to tumors and abnormal connections between arteries and veins (vascular malformations)  
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how is the embospehre procedure done   ARTERIAL ACCESS, Infarct an area  
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What is used for bigger vessels?   Tornado embolization coil  
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Which retrieval device uses suction?   Solitaire  
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What devices are direct clot removal devices?   Penumbra, Trevo, Merci  
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What is Onyx LES (Liquid embolic system) used for?   pre surgical embolization of brain AVMs - good control of delivery  
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What kind of product is Flowgate?   Stryker  
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What is used with suction?   Penumbra  
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How does the tornado embolization coil work?   Tiny hairs promote clotting  
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What are tornado embolization coils used for?   Embolization of a selective vessel - may use 2 or 3  
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What types of Tornado Embolization coils are there   SOME are helical, come in different shapes and lenghts  
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What is used for bleeding vessels?   Tornado embolization coils  
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WHat is Trevo   Stent attached to wire  
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How is TREVO delivered?   sheath in carotid, through a microcatheter  
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Is distal protection used with TREVO?   Yes  
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How long do you leave TREVO stent in?   3-5 minutes  
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What is Pnembra intended for?   Retrieve clot with pressure/vaccum  
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What is Neuroform?   stent designed to hold stuff in instead of keeping things open  
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