Situation Analysis
Every 40 seconds, someone in the United States experiences a stroke - a devastating illness which costs nearly 150,000 lives and $46 billion to the American economy each year. Between 15%-30% of stroke survivors remain paralyzed for the rest of their lives.
Advancements in medical technology over the last decade produced a "revolution in stroke treatment" with a proven record of improving patient outcomes.Every day, neurointerventional surgical teams at Comprehensive ("Level 1") Stroke Centers across the country perform a non-invasive medical procedure, called mechanical thrombectomy, which removes the blood clot responsible for a critical stroke,...