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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. They occur when a blood vessel that supplies the brain becomes blocked, impairing blood flow to the brain.

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

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10, 2024 — Royal Philips and the World Stroke Organization (WSO) have published a policy paper calling for a revolution in stroke care to make a real difference to the lives of millions and bring significant economic benefits worldwide. tim.hodson Tue, 09/10/2024 - 13:18 Sept.

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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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ISC 2024 Late-breaking Science Finding from ZODIAC Study: Position of Head Before Surgery May Improve Stroke Patient’s Neurological Function

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trial presented during the International Stroke Conference found that while hospital beds for stroke patients are typically elevated at the head, a flat head position before surgical removal of a blood clot in the brain (thrombectomy) may lead to better outcomes. Late-breaking science from a multi-center U.S.

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

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Image courtesy of the UT Health Science Center milla1cf Thu, 02/15/2024 - 13:16 February 15, 2024 — Research findings in a clinical trial led by a professor at the University of Tennessee Health Science Center ’s College of Nursing are likely to dramatically change care and improve outcomes for patients suffering from acute stroke.

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ChatGPT Extracts Data for Ischaemic Stroke Almost Perfectly

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Müller milla1cf Wed, 05/01/2024 - 12:07 May 1, 2024 — In an ischemic stroke, an artery in the brain is blocked by blood clots and the brain cells can no longer be supplied with blood as a result. Image courtesy of University Hospital Bonn (UKB) / R.

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Medtronic LINQ Insertable Cardiac Monitors Prove Cost-effective Compared to Standard of Care in Ischemic Stroke Patients with Suspected Atrial Fibrillation

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Results will be presented at the American Heart Association/American Stroke Association ( AHA / ASA ) International Stroke Conference ( ISC ) 2024 in Phoenix. Results will be presented at the American Heart Association/American Stroke Association ( AHA / ASA ) International Stroke Conference ( ISC ) 2024 in Phoenix.