Mechanical thrombectomy for large vessel occlusion stroke: improving clinical outcomes and reducing cost

"There have been significant cost-saving benefits to the NHS and social care providers from reduced hospital bed stay and reduced disability. There is no additional burden to the NHS because the majority of patients are admitted directly to the Stroke Unit after the procedure without the need for ITU support." 

Mechanical thrombectomy for large vessel occlusion stroke: improving clinical outcomes and reducing cost (Quality and Productivity case study)
Royal Stoke University Hospital, University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust
NICE
March 2016

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