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ZODIAC Clinical Trial Led by UT Health Science Center Professor Likely to Make Major Impact on Stroke Care

DAIC

A thrombectomy is a surgery to remove a blood clot from an artery or vein. Dr. Alexandrov is a recognized clinical expert in the areas of emergency and critical care with concentrations in neuroscience and vascular dynamics and is considered the leading international nursing expert in acute stroke management.

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ECMO May Offer Sickest COVID Patients Chance for ‘Exceptional Survival’

Society of Thoracic Surgeons - Critical Care

Perioperative / Critical Care Clinical Decision-Making Quality Improvement In addition, to help improve oxygenation, the team frequently positioned patients who were not recovering as quickly as expected on their abdomens, also known as “proning.”