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Stroke: a breakthrough in treatment

A breakthrough in stroke research - infographic
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A breakthrough in stroke research
The most significant advance in stroke treatment in 20 years.
What is ET? Endovascular Treatment: the removal of a brain clot via a thin tube inserted at the groin artery. Minimally invasive procedure, clot removed via thin tube, blood flow restored, studies show current treatment: 30% excellent outcome, 20% mortality rate. ET + current treatment: patients with excellent outcome: 55%, reduction in mortality rate: 50%.
Outcomes: saves brain, more patients with excellent outcome, more lives saved.

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