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Angiology
Broad-based group of physicians calls for improvement in stroke treatment
September 3rd, 2007
A coalition of physicians representing a wide range of medical specialties has issued a call to action to improve the treatment of stroke. The group, which includes nationally recognized leaders in neurology, neuroradiology, neurosurgery, vascular surgery, and cardiology, was drawn together by the Society for Cardiovascular Angiography and Interventions (SCAI) to address one of the most pressing medical needs in this country—the rapid treatment of stroke using catheter-based techniques. “The only way to minimize the damage from a stroke is to restore blood flow to the brain and do it absolutely as quickly as possible,” said Christopher J. White, M.D., chairman of...
Source: Health & Medicine Week (2007-09-03)
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