Press release -
Thrombectomy in Wales
Carol Bott, Director of Stroke Association in Wales said, “Thrombectomy is an exciting and effective new way of treating strokes caused by a clot. While only one in 10 patients are suitable for this treatment it can make a massive difference for those who are and we want all eligible patients to be able to access this game-changing treatment as quickly as possible.
“For this to happen we need more specially trained professionals in Wales. We also need all stroke services to be efficient and organised to assess patients quickly, and potentially transfer them to a specialist stroke unit able to perform a thrombectomy.”
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Notes to editors:
When stroke strikes, part of your brain shuts down. And so does a part of you. That’s because a stroke happens in the brain, the control centre for who we are and what we can do. It happens every five minutes in the UK and changes lives instantly. Recovery is tough, but with the right specialist support and a ton of courage and determination, the brain can adapt. Our specialist support, research and campaigning are only possible with the courage and determination of the stroke community and the generosity of our amazing supporters. We’re rebuilding lives after stroke.
There are around 7,400 strokes each year in Wales and there are around 68,000 stroke survivors currently living in Wales.
Stroke incidence is projected to double over the next 20 years as our population ages.
We’re here to support you to rebuild your life after stroke. If you need information or just want someone to talk to, call us on 0303 3033 100 or visit stroke.org.uk
