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KMID : 1142120220240010041
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Journal of Stroke
2022 Volume.24 No. 1 p.41 ~ p.48
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Mechanical Thrombectomy Access for All? Challenges in Increasing Endovascular Treatment for Acute Ischemic Stroke in the United States
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Aroor Sushanth Rao
Asif Kaiz S.
Potter-Vig Jennifer
Sharma Arun
Menon Bijoy K.
Inoa Violiza
Zevallos Cynthia B.
Romano Jose G.
Ortega-Gutierrez Santiago
Goldstein Larry B.
Yavagal Dileep R.
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Abstract
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Mechanical thrombectomy (MT) is the most effective treatment for selected patients with an acute ischemic stroke due to emergent large vessel occlusions (LVOs). There is an urgent need to identify and address challenges in access to MT to maximize the numbers of patients who can benefit from this treatment. Barriers in access to MT include delays in evaluation and accurate diagnosis of LVO leading to inappropriate triage, logistical delays related to availability of facilities and trained interventionalists, and financial hurdles that affect treatment reimbursement. Collection of regional data related to these barriers is critical to better understand current access gaps and a measurable access score to thrombectomy could be useful to plan local public health intervention.
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KEYWORD
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Stroke, Triage, Public health, Thrombectomy, Ischemic stroke, Healthcare disparities
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