thrombectomy

Future trends in mechanical thrombectomy

Ischaemic stroke is the fourth largest cause of death in the UK and the second largest cause of death globally. The incidence of ischaemic stroke in the UK ranges from 115-150 per 100,000 population and costs the NHS approximately £9 billion per year. Thrombotic stroke accounts for approximately 85% of cases, with large proximal vessel […]

Dr Aubrey Smith, Dr Raghu Lakshminarayan

Hull University Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust

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Mechanical thrombectomy in patients with large artery occlusion stroke

Stroke is the fourth highest cause of death and leading cause of disability in the UK affecting one in six men and one in five women at least once in their lifetime. Mortality from stroke has fallen by approximately 50% in the last 15 years but approximately two-thirds of survivors suffer a disability. Disability, loss […]

Dr Paul Maliakal

Hull University Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust

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