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Revolutionary stroke treatment: Thailand launches thrombectomy centers
Thailand's Ministry of Health plans to set up thrombectomy centers to treat strokes to improve patient care.
Revolutionary stroke treatment: Thailand launches thrombectomy centers
The Thai Ministry of Health is pulling out all the stops with new initiatives to significantly improve the care of patients with acute ischemic strokes. How hfocus.org reports, the establishment of mechanical thrombectomy centers in all health regions is on the agenda. The aim of this measure is to increase the quality of life of affected patients and significantly reduce the rate of disabilities.
Treatment with endovascular thrombectomy has been offered since June 2015, and the successes are impressive: over 1,100 patients have already used this therapy, with more than 90% being referred from network hospitals to the Neurological Institute. What is also exciting is that the technology is now being made available in regional hospitals, which will significantly improve medical care there.
Success rate and safety of treatment
The results of this treatment method so far are extremely promising. The success rate for removing blood clots is between 80 and 90%. A positive aspect that should not go unmentioned is the complication rate, which is remarkably low at only 4.2% for brain bleeding. Loud Scribd The dissemination of this innovative treatment is also a step towards reducing healthcare inequalities by making it accessible in rural areas.
Background on the healthcare system in Thailand
Thailand's healthcare system has a long and interesting history, dating back to the Siamese monarchy. The health system is composed of a public sector that practices conventional medicine and a private sector that also includes traditional medical practices. Loud Wikipedia Offerings in the health sector have increased noticeably over the last two decades, so that since the beginning of the 21st century almost all Thai citizens have been entitled to medical care, 65% of which is financed by the state.
Not only the growing population, but also the increasing demand for quality medical care has resulted in Thailand gaining popularity in the field of medical tourism. International patients in particular benefit from the comparatively low costs for medical treatments.
The Ministry of Health's latest initiative reflects the ongoing progress and commitment to improving the quality of care for all citizens in the hope that this will improve the overall quality of life of the population. It remains to be seen whether these projects will achieve the desired result, but the direction is definitely right.