Updates in Mechanical Thrombectomy
Title Talk: Updates in Mechanical Thrombectomy
Author: Brandon Lucke-Wold MD, PhD, MCTS
Department of Neurosurgery University of Florid, Gainesville
United States EmailID: Brandon.Lucke-Wold@neurosurgery.ufl.edu Volume: CNS 2023_CN30_AA02
Abstract:
Stroke is a leading cause of morbidity and mortality. The advent of mechanical thrombectomy has largely improved patient outcomes. In this article, we review the features and outcomes associated with aspiration, stent retrievers, and combination catheters used in current practice. We also discuss clinical considerations based on anatomical features and clot composition. We review the reperfusion grading scale and outcome metrics commonly used following thrombectomy when a patient is still in the hospital. Lastly, we propose discharge and outpatient follow-up goals in caring for patients hospitalized for a stroke.
Biography: Brandon Lucke-Wold was born and raised in Colorado Springs, CO. He graduated magna cum laude with a BS in Neuroscience and distinction in honors from Baylor University. He completed his MD/PhD, Master’s in Clinical and Translational Research, and the Global Health Track at West Virginia University School of Medicine. His research focus was on traumatic brain injury, neurosurgical simulation, and stroke. At West Virginia University, he also served as a health coach for the Diabetes Prevention and Management program in Morgantown and Charleston, WV, which significantly improved health outcomes for participants. In addition to his research and public health projects, he is a co-founder of the biotechnology company Wright-Wold Scientific, the pharmaceutical company CTE cure, and was a science advocate on Capitol Hill through the Washington Fellow’s program.
He has also served as president of the WVU chapters for the American Association of Pharmaceutical Scientists, Neurosurgery Interest group, and Erlenmeyer Initiative Entrepreneur group. In addition, he has served as vice president for the graduate student neuroscience interest group, Nu Rho Psi Honor Society, and medical students for global health. He was an active member of the Gold Humanism Honor Society and Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Society. He is currently a member of the Young Neurosurgeons’ Committee. He is married to Noelle Lucke-Wold, and has a toddler daughter named Esme. As a family, they enjoy running with their dogs, rock climbing, and traveling the world. In his spare time, Brandon frequently runs half marathons and 10ks together with is wife. Brandon also enjoys reading and discussing philosophy and playing chess. He is excited to join the neurosurgery residency program at University of Florida
