Course
Thrombectomy evaluation — what doctors check and what ‘large vessel occlusion’ means (Advanced)
Advanced course on mechanical thrombectomy decision-making: imaging for large vessel occlusion, time windows, perfusion concepts, and transport decisions (transfer vs stay)
FoundationsCaregiver, SurvivorAdvanced25 minPlain (6–8)
Educational only
Educational only — not medical advice.
What you'll learn
- Understand what thrombectomy is and who may be eligible
- Explain ‘large vessel occlusion’ (LVO) in plain language
- Know what imaging/tests are used to make the decision
- Ask urgent questions about transfer and timing
Practice check
Check your understanding
A few untimed questions. Pick an answer to see instant feedback, then continue to the next lesson.
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