Skin patch costing 39p could save lives of stroke victims, researchers say

Trials show patch significantly increases chances of survival when rapidly applied by paramedics during journey to hospitalA skin patch costing as little as 39p could revolutionisestroke treatment, significantly increasing the chances of survival, researchers have found.The patch contains glyceryl trinitrate (GTN), which lowers blood pressure and opens up blood vessels, helping reduce the damage caused in the immediate minutes and hours following a stroke.Continue reading...

Source: Guardian Unlimited Science - May 4, 2017 Category: Science Authors: Haroon Siddique Tags: Health Stroke Medical research UK news Science Society Source Type: news