Improved Stroke Treatment Expands to Entire Province

The provincial government and NL Health Services have completed an expansion of endovascular thrombectomy to include all individuals across the province who meet the criteria for this intervention.

EVT is a time-dependent treatment for patients with acute ischemic stroke and involves the mechanical removal of large clots obstructing brain vessels to promote blood flow. This program enhancement has led to improved stroke outcomes, reduces stroke disability, and significantly shortens length of hospital stays.

As of January, EVT is a provincially accessible treatment for all those who meet the criteria for this intervention. To date, 87 cases of EVT have been completed throughout the province since June 2022.