The World Stroke Organization Road Map for Quality Stroke Care Has Been Launched
October 27 2016 - 4:30AM
Medtronic joins
the Global Framework for Stroke Care on World Stroke Day
DUBLIN and HYDERABAD, India -
Oct. 27, 2016 - In recognition of World Stroke Day, Medtronic
plc (NYSE:MDT) and the World Stroke Organization (WSO) joined
together for the third year to raise awareness of stroke and
discuss the Road Map for Quality Stroke Care at a press conference
held today at the World Stroke Congress in Hyderabad, India.
Yesterday, WSO launched the Road Map, which provides the framework
for the implementation, monitoring and evaluation of stroke
services globally. Medtronic is one of the sponsors of the Road
Map. India was chosen for the launch to coincide with the World
Stroke Congress in Hyderabad and World Stroke Day.
The Road Map will provide guidance for local
healthcare officials and stroke care clinical groups for the
selection of evidence-based recommendations, approaches to
implementations in clinical practice and the calculation of
performance measures to create an environment of continuous quality
improvement.
"India is facing a stroke epidemic. The Road Map's
introduction is timely and will help our country take positive
steps to address the impact of this disease," said Jeyaraj Durai
Pandian, head of neurology, Christian Medical College (CMC),
Ludhiana, Punjab, India.
Currently, the stroke incidence in India is much
higher than Western industrialized countries. With a population of
1.2 billion, 1.8 million people suffer from stroke and one-third of
those afflicted die annually.1 A 2013 study
showed that approximately 23 percent of Indians are unaware of
stroke warning symptoms.2
Advances in stroke treatment have been significant
in recent years and stroke treatment guidelines have begun to
reflect those changes; however, many countries, including India,
are still struggling to implement the latest guidelines and ensure
that patients are getting the appropriate treatment within the
recommended time frame.
"Every day we see the impact that innovative
treatment solutions can have on acute ischemic stroke patients,"
said Madan Krishnan, vice president of Indian Sub-continent at
Medtronic. "We are committed to working with our partners to ensure
that stroke patients in India and across the world have access to
the right treatment at the right time."
In addition to improving stroke care, Medtronic
through its partnerships with WSO and the American Heart
Association/American Stroke Association is focused on raising
awareness of the signs and symptoms of stroke. The signs of stroke
may include drooping or numbness in the face; sudden weakness or
numbness of one arm; trouble speaking; trouble seeing; loss of
balance; or severe headache with no known cause. If someone is
exhibiting any of these symptoms, even if the symptoms go away, it
is important to seek medical attention immediately.
"The speed at which someone gets medical attention
during a stroke is critical to the opportunity for complete
recovery. On World Stroke Day and year-round, WSO works to improve
awareness of this devastating disease," said Professor Werner
Hacke, president, World Stroke Organization. "Ensuring proper
treatment is available is the second part of the equation. Through
our new Road Map, we are helping to improve the processes of care
and, ultimately, positively impact patient outcomes."
In 2016, WSO and Medtronic's partnership has
focused on the treatability of stroke, recognizing that although
stroke is a complex medical issue, there are ways to significantly
reduce its impact. In addition, awareness of stroke signs and
symptoms plays a critical role and is a focus of the partnership's
efforts.
"On World Stroke Day, WSO and Medtronic are
working to increase stroke awareness and ensure people know that
stroke is treatable," said Stacey Pugh, vice president and general
manager of the Neurovascular business, which is part of the
Restorative Therapies Group at Medtronic. "With treatment options
such as the Solitaire stent retriever plus IV-tPA, patient outcomes
can be improved. We are committed to continuing to fight stroke,
not only through awareness efforts, but also by providing
innovative stroke treatment solutions."
Each year on World Stroke Day Medtronic encourages
people to take 2 minutes to learn about the signs of stroke and
then tell 2 people about those signs as part of the global "Take
2.Tell 2" campaign. People can share their stroke stories by
visiting http://www.take2forstroke.com and by posting on social
media using the hashtag #take2forstroke. Raising awareness can help
others recognize the signs of stroke and potentially help save a
life.
About Medtronic
Medtronic plc (www.medtronic.com), headquartered in Dublin,
Ireland, is among the world's largest medical technology, services
and solutions companies - alleviating pain, restoring health and
extending life for millions of people around the world. Medtronic
employs more than 88,000 people worldwide, serving physicians,
hospitals and patients in approximately 160 countries. The company
is focused on collaborating with stakeholders around the world to
take healthcare Further, Together.
Any forward-looking statements
are subject to risks and uncertainties such as those described in
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Exchange Commission. Actual results may differ materially from
anticipated results.
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1 Das S, et al.
Annals of Indian Academy of Neurology. 2013;16(4):488-493.
2 Banerjee TK,
et al. Annals of Indian Academy of Neurology. 2016;19(1):1-8.
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