%0 Journal Article %A Suresh Giragani %A Ankit Balani %A Vikas Agrawal %T Stentriever thrombectomy with distal protection device for carotid free floating thrombus: a technical case report %D 2017 %R 10.1136/bcr-2016-012904 %J BMJ Case Reports %P bcr2016012904 %V 2017 %X We report the clinical details, imaging findings and management of a 45-year-old man who presented with recurrent transient ischemic attacks due to carotid free floating thrombus. Free floating thrombus of the carotid artery is a very rare condition with a high risk of distal embolic shower. The optimal treatment options are debatable and include medical management, surgical thrombectomy and endovascular thrombectomy. We describe the use of a stentriever with filter protection in the management of carotid free floating thrombus as a novel treatment option. %U https://casereports.bmj.com/content/casereports/2017/bcr-2016-012904.full.pdf