Clinical trial significantly improves detection of hidden blood clots in stroke patients

London researchers find stroke diagnosis boost with tiny tweak

Extending CT scans to include the heart and aorta increased clot detection by 500 per cent, without delaying emergency care

Clinical trial significantly improves detection of hidden blood clots in stroke patients

A clinical trial led by London Health Sciences Centre Research Institute (LHSCRI) and Western University's Schulich School of Medicine & Dentistry may enhance how medical professionals detect hidden blood clots responsible for strokes.

Clinical Trial Significantly Improves Detection Of Hidden Blood Clots

Dr. Bagur and Dr. Sposato A groundbreaking clinical trial led by London Health Sciences Centre Research Institute (LHSCRI) and Western University’s Schulich School of Medicine & Dentistry may enhance how medical professionals detect hidden blood clots responsible for strokes. The study, published in The Lancet Neurology, is the first to show that extending imaging to include the heart within minutes of a patient’s arrival to hospital with an acu…

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