We describe a highly reproducible method for the permanent occlusion of a rodent major cerebral blood vessel. This technique can be accomplished with very little peripheral damage, minimal blood loss, a high rate of long-term survival, and consistent infarct volume commensurate with the human clinical population.
Davis, M. F., Lay, C., Frostig, R. D. Permanent Cerebral Vessel Occlusion via Double Ligature and Transection. J. Vis. Exp. (77), e50418, doi:10.3791/50418 (2013).