Medtronic reported that its new thrombectomy system, aimed at removing blood clots from the arms and legs, has begun its ...

Hospital beds for stroke patients are typically elevated at the head, however, a flat head position before surgical removal of a blood clot in the brain (thrombectomy) may lead to better outcomes.

A sudden onset one sided weakness, slurred speech, droopy face, loss of sensation in one arms and legs these are common symptoms of paralysis. The number of patients with paralysis is rising at an ...

MINNEAPOLIS, May 10, 2021 /CNW/ -- The Society of Vascular and Interventional Neurology (SVIN) Mission Thrombectomy 2020+ Initiative (MT2020+) will announce the first annual World Stroke Thrombectomy ...

A study led by a neurologist from McGovern Medical School at The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston (UTHealth) showed that a computed tomography (CT scan) could be sufficient for ...

Positioning patients with large vessel ischemic (clot-caused) stroke with their heads flat (0-degrees) before surgery to remove the blood clot resulted in significant improvements in neurological ...

GREENVILLE, N.C. (WITN) - Around the world, people are observing a day to bring awareness to a medical condition. World Thrombectomy Day is observed annually on May 15th and is a global awareness ...

Researchers report that the current standard of care for stroke should factor in procedure time when considering surgical intervention. By studying the number of attempts and the time spent performing ...

Doctors at Rela Hospital in Chennai successfully performed a mechanical thrombectomy to treat a patient with a life-threatening blood clot.

The first annual "World Stroke Thrombectomy Day" is declared on May 15, 2021 by The Society of Vascular and Interventional Neurology Mission Thrombectomy 2020+ Initiative. MINNEAPOLIS, May 10, 2021 ...

Hospital beds for stroke patients are typically elevated at the head, however, a flat head position before surgical removal of a blood clot in the brain (thrombectomy) may lead to better outcomes.

The first annual "World Stroke Thrombectomy Day" is declared on May 15, 2021 by The Society of Vascular and Interventional Neurology Mission Thrombectomy 2020+ Initiative. MINNEAPOLIS, May 10, 2021 ...