This shouldn’t be a postcode lottery. At the Stroke Association we have been advocating for fair access to thrombectomy to all who need it.

https://www.theguardian.com/society/2023/oct/15/why-didnt-wife-and-mother-get-miracle-stroke-treatment-grieving-family-ask?CMP=Share_iOSApp_Other

#StrokeAssociation #Thrombectomy

Why didn’t wife and mother get ‘miracle’ stroke treatment, grieving family ask

Hospital staff said procedure could not be done at weekends and gave her aspirin. But help was available just a short drive away

The Guardian