Thrombolytic therapy administered longer after the onset of ischemic stroke than current recommendations did not demonstrate improved clinical outcomes as compared to placebo, according to a recent trial published in the ...
Mar 8, 2024
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Stroke is the "number one killer" that endangers life and health in China. Statistics released by the National Health Commission show that the total number of stroke patients in China exceeds 28 million, and at least 1 in ...
Oct 13, 2022
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Despite thrombectomy's high success rate in saving the lives of stroke patients, Medicare is paying lower rates over time for the procedure, according to research presented today at the Society of NeuroInterventional Surgery's ...
Jul 25, 2024
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Changing standard procedures for evaluating and treating patients with suspected stroke has led to improved access to lifesaving stroke surgery across the state of Delaware and should inform triage and treatment nationwide, ...
Jul 22, 2024
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Research presented at the Society of NeuroInterventional Surgery's (SNIS) 21st Annual Meeting highlights the role of socioeconomic variables and their role in successful recovery after stroke surgery, specifically the impact ...
Jul 22, 2024
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Non-English-speaking patients are less likely to arrive by ambulance when experiencing stroke symptoms and less likely to receive thrombectomy, according to research released today at the Society of NeuroInterventional Surgery's ...
Jul 22, 2024
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For patients with acute stroke and a large infarct, thrombectomy plus medical care results in better functional outcomes and lower mortality, according to a study published in the May 9 issue of the New England Journal of ...
May 9, 2024
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New data from the Acute Pulmonary Embolism Extraction Trial with the AlphaVac System (APEX-AX) demonstrated that catheter-directed mechanical thrombectomy is safe and effective in patients with acute intermediate-risk pulmonary ...
May 3, 2024
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In an ischemic stroke, an artery in the brain is blocked by blood clots and the brain cells can no longer be supplied with blood as a result. Doctors must therefore act quickly and unblock the artery with the help of catheters. ...
Apr 19, 2024
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UConn Health has elite expertise in a highly specialized cranial procedure known to be effective as an urgent intervention for certain types of stroke. Now, its neurosurgeons and interventional radiologists can offer this ...
Mar 11, 2024
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