Access to mechanical thrombectomy for stroke in the UK: the unacceptable postcode lottery

Puntos clave

• To investigate the access to mechanical thrombectomy for stroke treatment in the UK and its implications on patient care.
• Analyzed stroke incidence data in the UK
• Assessed access to mechanical thrombectomy based on geographical location
• Evaluated patient outcomes related to different access levels
• Over 100,000 strokes occur annually in the UK
• Significant disparities exist in access to treatment based on location
• Patients in areas with limited access face worse outcomes