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"A stroke happens when the blood supply to part of the brain is cut off, either
because of a blockage (called an ischaemic stroke) or bleeding (a haemorrhagic
stroke). Around 83% of strokes are ischaemic.
The main emergency treatment for ischaemic strokes is a “clot-busting” process
called intravenous thrombolysis. But this only works if administered quickly –
ideally within an hour of arriving to hospital, and no later than 4.5 hours
after symptoms begin. The faster treatment is given, the better the person’s
chance of survival and recovery.
However, not everyone gets an equal chance of receiving this treatment quickly.
Notably, research has shown ambulance staff are significantly less likely to
correctly identify a stroke in women compared to men.
In a recent study, we modelled the potential health gains and cost savings of
closing this gap. And they’re substantial."
Cheers,
*** Xanni ***
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mailto:xanni@xanadu.net Andrew Pam
http://xanadu.com.au/ Chief Scientist, Xanadu
https://glasswings.com.au/ Partner, Glass Wings
https://sericyb.com.au/ Manager, Serious Cybernetics
