Endovascular Stroke Treatment-Mayo Clinic
Endovascular Stroke Treatment-Mayo Clinic – When it comes to stroke, time is brain. That’s because there’s a small window of opportunity after symptoms begin for treatment to be effective. The man you’re about to meet knows this all too well. He was in a coma from a massive stroke. But thanks to state-of-the art technology at Mayo Clinic that allows doctors to work inside the vessels of the brain without surgery, this man survived.
New Clot Removal Device Proves More Effective Than Standard Treatment For …
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Strokes present a major health risk to adults, especially those over 65, but there are treatments and other elder care methods to reduce the likelihood of this event. There are two types of stroke – hemorrhagic, which occurs when a blood vessel bursts …
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Can you do too much to prevent a stroke?
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Stroke is the fourth leading cause of death among Americans, and a much larger contributor to chronic disability and health care costs than this ranking suggests. There's no question that preventing strokes is important. But a big question is how best …
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Advertiser Highline Medical Center Receives Distinction in Stroke Care
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The certification program was developed in collaboration with the American Heart Association and American Stroke Association to ensure best practices in stroke treatment. Certification is a symbol of quality based upon stringent performance standards.
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New program at Creston Nursing and Rehab to help stroke sufferers
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Creston Nursing and Rehab Center, a local skilled-nursing facility, has introduced a new treatment program to help stroke survivors improve recovery of function and return to their daily activities more quickly. Stroke is the leading cause of adult …
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