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Memorial Hermann Katy Hospital has introduced a new 24/7 stroke treatment option.
At a glance
Patients will now be able to receive a mechanical thrombectomy, a procedure that removes blood clots directly from the brain at the Katy Hospital, officials said in a June 8 news release.
The minimally invasive procedure can help reduce the risk of brain damage or death from the stroke, according to the American Heart Association.
Why it matters
In the past, patients would have to be moved to another hospital to receive a mechanical thrombectomy.
“When someone is having a stroke, every minute counts,” said Jerry Ashworth, senior vice president and CEO of Memorial Hermann Katy Hospital and Memorial Hermann Cypress Hospital. “By adding mechanical thrombectomy to our stroke program, we are removing the barrier of transport time and increasing a patient’s chance of walking, talking and regaining their independence following a stroke.”
The hospital has already performed some of its first procedures since launching, and one of the patients was able to walk independently just two days after her stroke, per the release.
Before you go
Signs of a stroke include balance loss, eye or vision changes, face drooping, arm weakness and speech difficulty, according to the The American Heart Association.
