Thrombectomy under 3 minutes: groin puncture to full cerebral revascularization in recent two young patients with severe disabling stroke
@UHNM_NHS
. Both these patients have made full recovery from their stroke within days and now back home.
@TheStrokeAssoc
3 back-to-back thrombectomies this morning with full cerebral revascularization achieved! Huge kudos to the Anaesthetic, Interventional Radiology, and Stroke teams. Record door-to-end procedure time: ~1 hour on average per patient. All 3 cases completed in around 3 hours!
Thrombectomy
@UHNM_NHS
in a suspected COVID patient who presented with severe disabling stroke and has made a full recovery from their stroke since the procedure - Procedure performed under local anaesthetic to avoid any lung complications from general anaesthetic
Age doesn’t matter: Thrombectomy clot retrieval today in a stroke patient in their mid 90’s. Asked me for a cup of tea when I went to see them after the procedure.
@TheStrokeAssoc
MT stroke treatment for everyone who needs it, when they need it.
Another successful Sunday afternoon thrombectomy. Great teamwork and procedure performed under local anaesthetic! Patient with severe disabling stroke- made excellent recovery on the operating table immediately on clot retrieval.
@UHNM_NHS
@TheStrokeAssoc
@RCRadiologists
Patient with severe disabling stroke; thrombectomy time under 4 minutes (groin puncture to recanalization) with near full recovery within 24 hours. Patient now reunited with their family.
#SavingBrains
@TheStrokeAssoc
Made my day to receive this handwritten thank you letter today. I hope patients know how much it means to healthcare workers to get one of these….. especially during these challenging times.
2 young patients (one in their teens & the other early 20's) presenting at 3 am
@UHNM_NHS
with devastating brain-stem stroke - would not have survived without a 24/7 Thrombectomy service; now discharged home within 48 hours; one of the procedures performed just under 5 minutes!
Around 6.00am on a Sunday morning in June 2020, Peter was opening the door to let the dogs out. He suddenly had an overwhelming sense of vertigo, and fell out of the door, ending up in a heap on the lawn. He tried calling for help, but he couldn't speak.
"I was blue-lighted to
Healthcare inequality is unacceptable. Scottish government’s decision to reduce thrombectomy funding by 50% and recruitment freeze will only disadvantage Stroke patients. Please sign the below petition to support Chest Heart & Stroke Scotland campaign for thrombectomy for all.
Delighted to be appointed to the Interventional Radiology committee
@RCRadiologists
Hope to contribute and promote IR as a speciality with emphasis on stroke thrombectomy.
#SavingBrains
Another Sunday afternoon
#Thrombectomy
@UHNM_NHS
in a young patient presenting with severe disabling stroke who is making very good recovery immediately following the successful procedure.
Another successful Sunday morning stroke thrombectomy
@UHNM_NHS
in a patient with severe stroke. Excellent clinical recovery immediately after the procedure.
‘I had surgery on Sunday and was home by Monday’: calls for NHS rollout of gamechanging stroke treatment. “More investment is required from NHS England. At least 10% of stroke patients are suitable for thrombectomy in England, but only 3.3% receive it”
Today on
#WorldStrokeDay
, David Foster, a stroke patient treated recently
@UHNM_NHS
with a thrombectomy procedure speaks how crucial the procedure was in keeping him alive. But nearly 80% patients in England who needed a thrombectomy missed out
@TheStrokeAssoc
Young patient developed severe stroke after they dissected their carotid while riding pushbike – assessment difficult due to intubation on arrival
@UHNM_NHS
Diagnosis made with AI software and Thrombectomy performed at 3am- excellent patient recovery; discharged home in 3 days
Be a part of
@TheStrokeAssoc
#SavingBrains
campaign to make life changing and brain saving Thrombectomy stroke treatment available to everyone who needs it, when they need it. Sign the open letter:
A piece in
@Sotlive
: The figure for mechanical stroke thrombectomy is the highest ever and four times the number of patients treated when the first in UK 24/7 service was launched at the
@UHNM_NHS
in 2009.
The increase has been made possible mainly due to advancements in
First angiographic run to final outcome in 2 minutes following thrombosuction. Patient with severe disabling stroke (NIHSS 21) made a complete recovery
@UHNM_NHS
and now discharged home in less than 24 hours of their stroke on this bank holiday weekend.
@TheStrokeAssoc
Mera Peak Expedition: been a gruelling trek in bad weather and climbed over Zwatra-La Pass at 4700 metres in a snow storm. After 8 days we have now reached Khare at 5000 metres and now on way to base camp prior to summit climb. Praying for good weather.
@UHNMCharity
Mechanical Thrombectomy for Acute Ischaemic Stroke: An Implementation Guide for the UK : launched today
@RCPLondon
. Delighted to be an author to this document - another step forwards to drive the 24/7 MT provision within UK.
@UHNM_NHS
@TheStrokeAssoc
Thrombectomy in a patient
@UHNM_NHS
with top of basilar occlusion presenting with right sided paralysis, gaze deviation, facial palsy, ataxia and dysarthria.
#patient
has made full recovery from their
#stroke
and discharged home in 3 days.
Great to be involved in
@TheStrokeAssoc
thrombectomy campaign to help deliver life-changing improvements for people affected by stroke. “1.9 million neurons are lost for each minute of delay; brain ages by 3.6 years each hour without treatment” Lets Strike Stroke fast
@UHNM_NHS
article on Mechanical Thrombectomy in Daily Mail - Royal Stoke University Hospital is only one of the two hospitals in the United Kingdom to provide a 24/7 service. The stroke revolution that will save millions via
@MailOnline
A huge thank you to Staffordshire Police
@StaffsPolice
for their timely intervention in transferring a patient with severe disabling stroke to
@UHNM_NHS
to avoid transfer delays. The patient had a thrombectomy procedure and has made significant recovery in less than 24 hours.
Time is brain: Timely intervention prevents a certain death.
A doctor from another hospital collapsed while working with a life-threatening basilar stroke. Was airlifted to
@UHNM_NHS
and was rapidly deteriorating and probably moments away from respiratory arrest and irreversible
Busy start to the new year with 14 thrombectomy cases
@UHNM_NHS
in stroke patients in just over 2 weeks. My favourite is a patient in their 90’s making a remarkable recovery from their severe stroke. Its right to say “Age does not matter unless you are cheese or wine”
Looking forwards to another successful year with an amazing and dedicated team
@UHNM_NHS
having performed over 200 Stroke Thrombectomies round-the-clock in 2023. A hard-working team working with compassion and dedicated to achieve the very best for our patients.
@AcuteStrokeUni1
A tribute for 15th May: World Thrombectomy Day.
33-year-old Stuart White was paralysed on his left-hand-side and struggling to speak, following a stroke in the early hours of the morning. Within 24 hours he walked out of hospital without symptoms
An insightful article in today’s Guardian on postcode lottery for stroke patients. Despite the national problem, Royal Stoke University Hospital is ranked as one of the top performing hospitals in UK for its thrombectomy patients.
@UHNM_NHS
@guardiannews
#Thrombectomy
stroke treatment saves brains and changes lives. But most people who need this treatment don’t get it.
@TheStrokeAssoc
want thrombectomy to be available to everyone who needs it, when they need it. Sign the open letter:
#SavingBrains
I still cannot believe you are gone.
No matter where I am, your spirit will be beside me. .....
Miss you dearly....
In loving memory of my father (6th July 1937 - 11 February 2021)
It was wonderful of
@JulietBou
to have spend a day at
@UHNM_NHS
where she met our Thrombectomy team and the trust executives.
@TheStrokeAssoc
are passionately campaigning for stroke thrombectomy treatment to be available 24/7 everywhere across the UK.
Thrombectomy treatment
Most satisfying part of my job: Pete Hooper a stroke survivor greeted me with a big hug for changing his life at the parliamentary reception yesterday. Pete made a full recovery following a thrombectomy procedure
@UHNM_NHS
Pete is supporting
#SavingBrains
thrombectomy campaign.
I have received thank you cards from my patients but It’s totally awesome to have received this card and a haiku from a 12 year girl today!! Thank you Iona for inspiring me and god bless you!
@UHNM_NHS
Mera Peak Expedition (Day 9): Three of us managed to trek to Mera high camp at 5800 metres. The weather kept challenging us with strong winds; a dog kept following us a long way and kept us entertained . Thought I was hallucinating but it was real - not sure where this cute
Less than 2 weeks before we embark on a 16-day expedition to climb the Mera Peak in the Himalayas at 6476 metres.
We are doing it to support our 24/7 Thrombectomy service
@UHNM_NHS
Please donate here
@UHNMCharity
🇳🇵👉
I along with colleagues from
@UHNM_NHS
are climbing Ben Nevis in winter conditions in aid of
@UHNMCharity
. Please donate and help us meet our target....
Three
@UHNM_NHS
consultants are teaming up to scale the UK's highest mountain in aid of
@UHNMCharity
.
Dr Nageswar Bandla, Dr Sanjeev Nayak & Mr Sandeep Konduru will tackle the 1,345 metres to the summit of Ben Nevis in Scotland later this month 🥾➡️
Excellent recovery from severe disabling stroke (facial droop with slurred speech, arm and leg weakness – NIHSS 17) following a single pass thrombectomy using STAT technique. Patient discharged home from
@UHNM_NHS
within 24 hours of the procedure.
Most satisfying and rewarding part of my job is seeing a severely disabled stroke patient walk out of the hospital and return to their loved ones. In this case within 24 hours! Thank you for this kind letter.
@UHNM_NHS
@TheStrokeAssoc
@RCRadiologists
@british_stroke
Summit Push: 2am start in dangerous weather conditions. Wind speeds of 90kms/hr with a feel of -40 C. At 6300 metres , just short of summit (6,476 m), I developed severe pain in toes with little sensation. To prevent permanent damage from frostbite, I had to abort.
@UHNMCharity
Despite the unfavourable weather conditions , it has been an amazing journey for a great cause. We need funds to secure a biplane angiographic suite to support 24/7 life saving thrombectomy service. Please support
@UHNMCharity
Please donate here ➡️
An incredible achievement
@Sanjnayak
- the whole of
@UHNM_NHS
is proud of all your efforts. 💙👏
Please donate to this incredible fundraising expedition ➡️
The power of Stroke Thrombectomy.
Peter was struck by stroke on a Sunday morning. Hear him share his journey of survival and resilience.
Peter’s story is a reminder of the importance of awareness and early intervention. Truly a story that’s worth sharing to enhance awareness of
Tiny vacuum cleaner for the brain: Thrombectomy is a life-changing treatment for stroke patients.
@UHNM_NHS
thousands of patients have benefited from this treatment for over a decade. Here is another patient recently discharged home within days and making an excellent recovery
The University Hospitals of North Midlands
@UHNM_NHS
leads in stroke thrombectomy care, treating 12.8% of stroke admissions—nearly 4x the national average of 3.3% in England and surpassing the 10% target. 32% of UHNM patients have no stroke symptoms post-thrombectomy (vs. 7%
Delighted to share that
@UHNM_NHS
projects focused on Artificial Intelligence -enhanced Stroke Thrombectomy access have been shortlisted in two categories at the HSJ Awards! 🌟 With over 1,350 entries, we’re honored to be among the 234 finalists, highlighting the incredible
Amazing team here
@UHNM_NHS
. Taken day off today for my birthday but had to come in to work to perform an emergency operation. Had the best birthday surprise by receiving this birthday card signed by members of my team.
Join me in inviting your MP to our World Stroke Day Reception on the 31 October. Let's make sure stroke stays on the political agenda and we see real progress delivered for people affected by Stroke
@TheStrokeAssoc
@Sotlive
@UKHouseofLords
@HouseofCommons
Meet Deborah. She’s fit, healthy, loves running and swimming. But one morning she felt dizzy, weak on one side, and her son found her on the bathroom floor. Watch how Mechanical Thrombectomy changed her life.
@TheStrokeAssoc
@UHNM_NHS
#WorldStrokeDay
Thrombectomy provision in Wales being discussed with the Health Minister at the Welsh Parliament with a mention of a successful case study treated at my hospital
@UHNM_NHS
. Thanks to
@peterhooper2020
.
Watch 999: Critical Condition Channel 5 @ 9 pm Thursday 1st October - an edge of the seat documentary
@UHNM_NHS
mother of one suffers ruptured brain aneurism, leaving Dr Nayak just minutes to stop the bleeding.
Having a great time at the Sentinel “Our Hero’s award”. With Our team and South Stoke MP Jack Brereton. The evening has just begun....
@UHNM_NHS
@Sotlive
Amazing to meet an inspirational patient I treated for a brain haemorrhage who has since raised £4500 for charity having walked 215 miles in just 13 days!! Outstanding feat by a stroke survivor!
@UHNM_NHS
@TheStrokeAssoc
@RCRadiologists
Power of mechanical thrombectomy (MT) : Paralysing Stroke in a young woman following a road traffic accident - treated with endovascular reconstruction of her neck vessel and MT. Now on way to full recovery.
#ilovemyjob
@UHNM_NHS
@RCRadiologists
Just completed a gruelling 8 day trek, walking 110 kilometres in the Annapurna circuit of the Himalayas. Trek included climbing to the Thorong La pass - one of the highest mountaineering pass in the world at 5,416 metres (17,769 ft) and Tilicho Lake at an altitude 4,949 metres.
I and colleagues are planning an 16-day expedition to climb the Mera Peak , a 6,476 metres peak in the Himalayas for
@UHNMCharity
to raise funds for a new angiographic suite to support the 24/7 Thrombectomy Service at UHNM. Please donate here…
Did you know that only 3.2% of the eligible 10-15% of stroke patients in the UK receive the life-changing thrombectomy treatment? We believe this needs to change.
Join us on 26 Sept to hear powerful stories from patients who have experienced life-altering recoveries thanks to
5 Star ratings by the Times - Watch Episode 2 Critical Condition on Channel 5 this Wednesday 20th March at 9pm. Showing critical emergencies including Mechanical Thrombectomy.....
@UHNM_NHS
@strokeassocni
@UKStrokeForum
Had an enjoyable day lecturing at the first midlands region wide CTA and CT Perfusion Training day hosted by North Midlands ISDN &
@MedtronicUK
aimed to improve stroke thrombectomy referral and access across the region.
@UHNM_NHS
we have performed more than 25 stroke
Another good clinical outcome following Thrombectomy in a young patient in their early thirties presenting with severe disabling stroke
@UHNM_NHS
. Further advancement in stroke care by new access products and stroke devices by
@MedtronicUK
Here is my interview with
@drmarkporter
featured today on the BBC Radio 4 Inside Health discussing Mechanical Thrombectomy in the UK. The episode also debates on other interesting health issues and the Bawa Garba case.
@UHNM_NHS
Picture of Saturn taken from my Dobsonian telescope with a 1.25 inch 8-24mm zoom eyepiece. For astronomy lovers you can get good views of moon, Saturn, Jupiter, mars, Neptune & Uranus along the same trajectory at around 2 or 3am
Had a great time in Istanbul speaking at the
@icurestroke
and highlighting some of the thrombectomy work around new technological developments by
@MedtronicUK
and done
@UHNM_NHS
Giant brain aneurysm size of a golf ball, causing pressure effects on brain and affecting patient’s vision treated successfully with a flow diverter stent. Patient is making good recovery following the procedure
@RCRadiologists
@UHNM_NHS
@british_stroke
@TheStrokeAssoc
My Interview on BBC radio 5 breakfast today
#audio
via
@chirbit
The new NHS 10 year plan features Mechanical Thrombectomy :
By 2022 we will deliver a ten-fold increase in the proportion of patients who receive a thrombectomy
@UHNM_NHS
@RCRadiologist
Amazing to hear a 66-year-old woman from
#StokeOnTrent
successfully treated for a life threatening brain aneurysm
@UHNM_NHS
say she is looking forward to learning the saxophone and wants to work backstage within theatre industry.
#999CriticalCondition
Great to have the first dinner meeting since the pandemic began with our stroke team discussing new innovative distal stroke thrombectomy.
@AcuteStrokeUni1
@Rapid__Medical
Another successful Sunday evening thrombectomy captured by the Chanel 5 television crew. 78 year old male presented with severe disabling stroke treated with stentriever thrombectomy performed under 30 minutes with excellent patient improvement
@UHNM_NHS
@UHNM_Imaging
Effective day at Ipswich today running an AI and CT Perfusion workshop for the East of England Physicians. Discussions also included ways to improve thrombectomy access and patient care.
It was lovely meeting Mr Jack Brereton, Member of Parliament for Stoke-on-Trent South, who visited me and my team today; where we had the opportunity to discuss the developments around thrombectomy service with him.
@UHNM_NHS
Stroke treatment does not get the same priority when compared to other treatments such as that of patients with heart attack. Thrombectomy is a powerful game changing treatment and the number of patients you need to treat to prevent one additional bad outcome (death, stroke,
Earlier this week, five experts came together to debate the future of
#stroke
care in this exclusive NR Times webinar, featuring
@FourierExo
,
@Morrello
,
@AskhamRehab
and stroke specialists, Dr Sanjeev Nayak and Dr Liz Iveson. Catch up now on YouTube
Not an official challenge...but completed a personal challenge having trekked the highest peak in Peak District (Kinder Scout) + Highest Mountain in Wales (Snowdon) + Highest Mountain in England (Scafell Pike) in last 6 weeks.