Endovascular Thrombectomy and Stroke Physicians Equity Access and Standards

Endovascular Thrombectomy and Stroke Physicians Equity, Access, and Standards

Stephen M. Davis, MD, FRACP; Bruce C.V. Campbell, PhD, FRACP; Geoffrey A. Donnan, MD, FRACP

In medicine, we are traditionally wary about using the term breakthrough, much loved by the media. However, the dramatic benefits of endovascular thrombectomy actually justify the use of this term. Based on the landmark clinical trials, only 2.6 patients need to be treated to improve functional outcome, and in expert hands, the intervention is remarkably safe.