Left Atrial Appendage Closure for Stroke Risk Reduction in Non-valvular Atrial Fibrillation Offers Clinical and Economic Value
Guest Post from Kenneth Stein, MD, FACC, FHRS Chief Medical Officer Rhythm Management Division at Boston Scientific Corporation, a global medical technology company which manufactures the Watchman LAAC Device. Atrial fibrillation (AF) affects nearly nine percent of all Medicare beneficiaries and represents a significant source of stroke burden.[i] AF patients are five times more likely […]
Faces of Neurosurgery: Saluting Dr. Gavin Britz, Going the Extra [26] Mile(s) for His Patient
Guest post from Kristopher T. Kimmell, MD Neurosurgical Resident, University of Rochester Medical Center Rochester, NY May is National Stroke Awareness Month. Stroke is the fifth leading cause of death and the number one cause of disability in the United States. Neurosurgeons play an important role in the management of patients with all forms of stroke […]
Endovascular Interventions for Stroke Work!
Guest Post from Clemens M. Schirmer, MD, PhD, FAANS, FAHA AANS/CNS Cerebrovascular Section Wilkes Barre, PA Acute ischemic stroke due to a blockage of a larger vessel in the brain is a common medical condition and is potentially devastating to the patients. Over the last decade, incremental improvements in stroke care have resulted in improved […]
Spread the Word: May is #StrokeMonth
Stroke is the fifth leading cause of death and is the number one cause of disability in the United States, and a significant public health problem worldwide. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), every year, nearly 800,000 people in the U.S. have a stroke. That’s why organized neurosurgery and AdvaMed have […]
Faces of Neurosurgery – Saluting Dr. Babak S. Jahromi: Applying Neurosurgical Expertise to Save a Patient with Heart Disease
Guest post from Kristopher T. Kimmell Neurosurgical Resident, University of Rochester Medical Center Rochester, NY Babak S. Jahromi, MD PhD, though a neurosurgeon, used his skill and expertise to save the life of a heart patient with a rare disorder. Since February is American Heart Month, it is fitting to honor him for his efforts. […]
Neurosurgery Contributes to Choosing Wisely Campaign
Guest Post by John Ratliff, MD, FAANS, FACS Co-Director, Division of Spine and Peripheral Nerve Surgery Department of Neurosurgery Stanford University Medical Center Stanford, CA The American Association of Neurological Surgeons (AANS) and Congress of Neurological Surgeons (CNS) have developed set of five targeted, evidence-based recommendations regarding neurosurgical patient care. This effort was completed as […]
Cross Post: Neurosurgeons Play a Pivotal Role in the Treatment of Stroke
Today’s post originally appeared on the AdvaMed’s Life Changing Innovation website. The post addresses the all-important topic of the how neurosurgeons play a pivotal role in the treatment of stroke. Neurosurgeons Play a Pivotal Role in the Treatment of Stroke Clemens M. Schirmer, MD, PhD Joint American Association of Neurological Surgeons/Congress of Neurological Surgeons Cerebrovascular […]
Medical Technology Provides Life Changing Solutions for Stroke Patients
Guest Post from Wanda Moebius, senior vice president, public affairs AdvaMed Washington, D.C. Between 1980 and 2010, medical technology helped add five years to U.S. life expectancy and reduce deaths from stroke by 59 percent. Recent advancements in medical devices and diagnostics have revolutionized the way we detect, prevent and treat stroke, making it possible […]
Mark Kirk: The Senator’s Comeback from a Stroke
Nearly 800,000 Americans a year suffer a stroke, a catastrophic event that does not discriminate based on title or position. And though the vast majority of stroke victims survive, recovery can be a long and difficult step-by-step process. For today’s post, we wanted to highlight a wonderful video from CBS News that showcases Senator Mark […]
The New BRAIN Initiative to Prevent and Treat Brain Attack (aka Stroke)
A couple of weeks ago, the American Heart Association and American Stroke Association (AHA/ASA) hosted a briefing on Capitol Hill: “The BRAIN (Brain Research Through Advancing Innovative Neurotechnologies) Initiative: What is it and What Does It Mean for Stroke and Other Neurological Conditions?” The event was moderated by Sue Nelson, Vice President of Federal Advocacy, […]