Within the ever-evolving landscape of healthcare, the advancement of stroke care has marked a significant progression towards more effective and specialized treatments. A noteworthy achievement in this trajectory is the systematic transition from primary stroke care to the attainment of thrombectomy-capable status. Primary stroke care, as the foundational tier of treatment, is meticulously designed to…
Mechanical Thrombectomy Saves Lives Stroke is ranked as a leading cause of death for Americans according to the most recent statistics from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). And not only does the burden of stroke cause high mortality rates, but morbidity caused by stroke produces serious long-term disability (Tsao, 2023). Consequently, stroke…
What is Mechanical Thrombectomy? Mechanical thrombectomy, a procedure that uses a device to remove blood clots from a blocked blood vessel, is becoming increasingly important in the treatment of acute ischemic stroke. It still remains, however, severely underutilized in 2023. Stroke is a leading cause of death and disability worldwide, and the majority of strokes…
