Search Tag: stroke management
2024 30 Jul
Stroke remains a leading global health concern, ranking as the second most common cause of death worldwide. Among the various types of strokes, acute anterior-circulation large vessel occlusion (LVO) strokes are particularly challenging, often leading to severe disability or death. The advent of endovascular thrombectomy (EVT) has revolutionised...Read more
2021 20 Jul
Stroke is a complex disease with multiple causes, treatments and consequences. The American Heart Association reports that nearly 80,000 adults in the U.S. will have a new stroke each year. Out of these, 10% will die within 30 days. Figures also show that approximately 5% of patients younger than 55 years of age at the time of stroke and 40% over 85...Read more