Impact of balloon guiding catheter in contact aspiration thrombectomy using large bore aspiration catheter for acute anterior circulation stroke patients: a case-control study

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• Patients treated with a balloon guiding catheter showed better outcomes in aspiration thrombectomy, particularly in those with acute strokes.
• Among those using the balloon guiding catheter, a significant reduction in clot retrieval time was observed, enhancing overall effectiveness.
• Case-control analysis compared outcomes in patients using standard versus balloon guiding catheters during thrombectomy procedures.
• These findings suggest that integrating a balloon guiding catheter may optimize thrombectomy procedures, potentially improving patient recovery.