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Arterial Connections Improve Treatment Outcomes Following Stroke

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Visualization of the blood vessels in the brain of a patient without early venous filling, meaning without excessive reperfusion of the brain area after removal of the blood clot in the blocked artery. Image courtesy of P. Thurner und Z.

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Position of stroke patient’s head before surgery may improve neurological function

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Research Highlights: 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. Results from a multicenter trial.

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How Smoking Affects Your Heart and Increases Surgery Risk

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Understanding how smoking affects the heart and raises surgery risks can empower individuals to make healthier choices and improve outcomes when surgical intervention is necessary. This damage accelerates the formation of plaques, leading to atherosclerosisa condition where arteries narrow and harden, restricting blood flow.

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Innovative Aspiration Thrombectomy System by Expanse ICE Receives FDA Clearance for Vessels of the Peripheral Arterial and Venous Systems

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Blood clots are the third most common vascular disease. Almost one million patients suffer from peripheral blood clots that must be treated each year, and up to 33% of them suffer long-term complications, according to the Center for Disease Control.

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Amulet’s Slight Edge over Watchman for LAAO

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LAAO (left atrial appendage occlusion) devices help prevent stroke in patients with AFib by sealing off the left atrial appendage where blood clots can form. Devices like the Amulet and Watchman provide an alternative to anticoagulants for AFib stroke prevention in patients who cannot take blood thinners. vs. 7.1%).

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Understanding the Difference Between Heart Attack and Cardiac Arrest

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A heart attack, or myocardial infarction, happens when an artery becomes blocked, reducing blood flow to the heart muscle. This blockage is often caused by a blood clot or the buildup of plaque in the coronary arteries, which supply the heart with oxygen-rich blood. What is a Heart Attack?

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World Stroke Organization, Philips Release Paper on Expanding Access to Stroke Care

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Investing in stroke centers and WHO recommended treatments including mechanical thrombectomy, a minimally invasive technique for removing the blood clot from the brain artery that caused the stroke, has the potential to improve hundreds of thousands of lives. If you enjoy this content, please share it with a colleague

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