Article
Access to endovascular thrombectomy treatment for stroke patients with large vessel occlusion in Northern Ontario
Accès au traitement par thrombectomie endovasculaire pour les patients victimes d'AVC avec occlusion de gros vaisseaux dans le nord de l'Ontario
Summer 2025
Volume 30 - Issue 3
Konnor Kennedy, Cory Tremblay, Alice Nielissen, Karanvir Gill, Ruba Kiwan
Details
ISSN Number: 12037796
Language: English/French
Format: PDF
Pages: 22–30
Content Summary
This article reports on the establishment of a regional endovascular thrombectomy program in Northern Ontario. It highlights the significant improvement in access to treatment for stroke patients, reducing transport distances and improving patient outcomes. The study emphasizes the importance of regional programs in enhancing healthcare access in remote areas.
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Procedural medicineRemote medicineNorthern medicineRural medicineChronic disease