How do we ensure that more patients receive stroke thrombectomy in the UK?

Br J Hosp Med (Lond). 2023 May 2;84(5):1-4. doi: 10.12968/hmed.2023.0111. Epub 2023 May 22.ABSTRACTStroke is a major cause of death in the UK. Mechanical thrombectomy is the most effective treatment for large vessel ischaemic strokes. Despite this, very few patients in the UK receive mechanical thrombectomy. This editorial explores the main barriers to mechanical thrombectomy use and mechanisms to improve uptake.PMID:37235673 | DOI:10.12968/hmed.2023.0111
Source: British Journal of Hospital Medicine - Category: Internal Medicine Authors: Source Type: research