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MA Healthcare, British Journal of Hospital Medicine, 5(84), p. 1-4, 2023

DOI: 10.12968/hmed.2023.0111

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How do we ensure that more patients receive stroke thrombectomy in the UK?

Journal article published in 2023 by Richard J. Jabbour, Helen Routledge, Nick Curzen ORCID
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Abstract

Stroke is a major cause of death in the UK. Mechanical thrombectomy is the most effective treatment for large vessel ischaemic strokes. Despite this, very few patients in the UK receive mechanical thrombectomy. This editorial explores the main barriers to mechanical thrombectomy use and mechanisms to improve uptake.