We strive to lower the global burden of stroke
Our aim is to reduce the impact of strokes on individuals and enhance overall outcomes by integrating successful strategies and solutions along the clinical stroke pathway. Precise diagnosis and treatment guidance allows to quickly and safely avoid as many strokes as possible. In case of acute stroke, our goal is helping to get as many stroke patients to the right treatment – as fast and as efficient as possible.
Improving pathways and prevention in stroke care
Learn about the stroke pathway and understand the strategies to reduce the risk of secondary stroke in this Healthcare Perspectives podcast episode featuring Mira Katan, MD, head of Stroke Unit and deputy head of Acute Neurology at University Hospital Basel in Switzerland, and Carlos Molina, MD, head of Neurology Section and director of Stroke Unit at Barcelona’s Vall d’Hebron Research Institute.
Secondary strokes can be avoided
Stroke can happen to anyone and even those who have a good outcome are at risk: Up to 20 percent of people who have a stroke once suffer another within five years. This is why treating the underlying condition is essential, so the risk of a relapse can be lowered. Learn how patient Stéphane avoided this by fighting the cause of his stroke.
Underlying diseases of stroke1, 2, 3
Cardioembolic stroke
- 24% of ischemic strokes are caused
by cardioembolism - Up to 4.2 million recurrent strokes may be
caused by cardioembolic ischemia and can potentially be avoided
Our solutions
- Cardiac CT/MRI and US (TEE/ CE-TTE) to detect thrombus in left ventricle & LAA
- Left atrial appendage closure (LAAC) under fluoroscopy
- Deployment of the Closure device using ICE or TEE
Large artery atherosclerosis
- 22% of ischemic strokes are caused by large artery atherosclerosis
- Up to 3.9 million recurrent strokes may be caused by carotid disease and can potentially be avoided
Our solutions
- Ultrasound imaging for carotid stenosis assessment and stroke cause detection
- Carotid plaque imaging on CT / photon-counting CT (PCCT)
- MR angio for plaque analysis
- Angiography for minimal invasive treatment
Cerebral aneurysm
- Over 3% of the world’s population harbors an unruptured aneurysm
- 26% of hemorrhagic strokes are caused by subarachnoid hemorrhages
- Up to 600.000 recurrent strokes may be caused by SAHs and can potentially be avoided
Our solutions
- High resolution angiography on photon counting CT
- Contrast enhanced MR angiography with cerebral aneurysm
- Angiography for follow-up and minimally invasive treatment
Thrombus visualization in Cardiac MRI supported by MAGNETOM Sola Fit
