ICA occlusion and recanalization

Case contributed by Frank Gaillard
Diagnosis certain

Presentation

Dense left hemiparesis, treated with IV heparin

Note: This case has been tagged as "legacy" as it no longer meets image preparation and/or other case publication guidelines.

Occluded right ICA.

Recanalized (48hrs later): note the recanalized right ICA with central filling defect. 

Case Discussion

This patient developed a dense left hemiparesis, treated with IV heparin. The completely occluded right ICA recanalizes with resolution of clinical deficit.

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