Northern Ireland launches 24/7 stroke treatment service

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 6 Oct, 08:48 · Archive

Northern Ireland has become the first part of the UK to offer thrombectomy, an emergency stroke treatment, round the clock to its entire population.

Northern Ireland has become the first part of the UK to provide thrombectomy, an emergency stroke treatment, 24 hours a day, seven days a week for its entire population. This represents a significant expansion of stroke care availability across the region.

The service previously operated only between 8am and 5pm, meaning patients requiring the treatment outside those hours had limited access. The expansion to round-the-clock provision means stroke patients throughout Northern Ireland can now access the emergency procedure at any time.

How it is being reported

• Belfast's new 24/7 thrombectomy service a "landmark" for stroke patientsBelfast Live · 6 Oct, 08:21
• Northern Ireland first part of UK to provide 24/7 thrombectomy stroke treatment for entire populationNews Letter · 5 Oct, 17:51

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