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A “game-changing” new treatment that restores blood flow to the brain after a stroke has been approved by the NHS.
Around 8,000 patients a year are set to benefit from the revolutionary procedure, called a mechanical thrombectomy, when it is rolled out to specialist clinics across the country.
The treatment can significantly improve chances of recovery for individuals who suffer a severe form of stroke where blood vessels in the brain become blocked.
During the procedure, a small piece of wire mesh is inserted into a blood vessel, usually in the groin area, and travels through arteries to the brain, where it is used to dislodge and remove the blockage.
http://www.independent.co.uk/news/h...d-flow-brain-blockage-stent-nhs-a7677611.html
Around 8,000 patients a year are set to benefit from the revolutionary procedure, called a mechanical thrombectomy, when it is rolled out to specialist clinics across the country.
The treatment can significantly improve chances of recovery for individuals who suffer a severe form of stroke where blood vessels in the brain become blocked.
During the procedure, a small piece of wire mesh is inserted into a blood vessel, usually in the groin area, and travels through arteries to the brain, where it is used to dislodge and remove the blockage.
http://www.independent.co.uk/news/h...d-flow-brain-blockage-stent-nhs-a7677611.html
