Intra-arterial thrombolysis involves delivering clot-dissolving medication directly into the blocked artery to restore blood flow in acute ischemic stroke. Mechanical thrombectomy, on the other hand, uses specialized devices like stent retrievers or aspiration catheters to physically remove the clot from the brain's blood vessels. Both aim to quickly reopen blocked arteries and minimize brain damage.
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