A tcar procedure was performed within all the guidelines.When the patient woke up, he experienced a right sided hemiplegia.The physician identified a no-flow situation, explanted the stent and converted the procedure to a cea.The physician identified a large thrombus burden in the petrous portion of the brain.A neurointerventional radiologist was called and was able to restore "normal" flow to the brain.The patient woke up from the clot retrieval with restored movement on his right side and the ability to speak again.The next day, physician stated the patient is "recovering nicely".
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