Stroke patients to receive faster care – Falu hospital pioneers
Falu Hospital in Sweden will become the first in Europe to perform thrombectomies on-site for stroke patients, significantly improving treatment times and patient outcomes.
NHS stroke treatment to become available 24/7 as timeline issued
NHS England plans to deliver 24/7 access to thrombectomies for stroke patients across the country by April 2026.
Irregular Heartbeat Can Lead to Heart Failure or Stroke, Catheter Ablation May Help
The article discusses the risks of irregular heartbeat and the potential benefits of catheter ablation as a treatment.
Unimed Teresina performs innovative technique in the treatment of two causes of stroke
Unimed Teresina has successfully implemented an innovative cardiac procedure that simultaneously closes a patent foramen ovale and a pulmonary arteriovenous malformation, potentially reducing stroke risk in young patients.
Robots that save lives and tidy up the house
Researchers at Stanford University are developing micro-robots that could revolutionize the treatment of strokes by clearing blood clots in the bloodstream.
Girl, four, unable to stand or speak after having stroke at pre-school
A four-year-old girl named Isla Parrott suffered a stroke at pre-school, leaving her unable to stand or speak, and is currently receiving intensive treatment.
Artist Hayat Al-Fahad Transferred to Intensive Care in Kuwait After Returning from London
Kuwaiti artist Hayat Al-Fahad has been moved to intensive care in Kuwait after her treatment in London failed to yield successful results due to the severity of her stroke.
Shortage of NHS stroke specialists leaving thousands dead or disabled, say doctors
A critical lack of NHS stroke specialists is resulting in severe disabilities and unnecessary deaths among stroke patients due to delays in treatment, according to senior doctors.