Thrombectomy and the implications for nursing practice

What is it about?

Emergency treatments for acute ischaemic stroke have been hugely dominated by the efficacy of thrombolysis (clot busting treatment) in reducing stroke disability and are deeply rooted in stroke care and practice. In recent years, thrombectomy (mechanical removal of a thrombus) has emerged and the results of randomised control trials have also proved its efficacy. This article provides an overview of thrombectomy, the management of patients with a stroke eligible for this procedure and the implications for nursing practice.

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Why is it important?

This is the first nursing article in the UK about thrombectomy and the implications for nursing practice