New research explores the impact of living in a coal-mining county on stroke recovery after surgery.
- Research presented at the Society of NeuroInterventional Surgery’s 21st Annual Meeting highlights the impact of socioeconomic variables, such as living in a coal-mining county, on successful recovery after stroke surgery.
- Strokes caused by large vessel occlusions can be treated with thrombectomy, a minimally invasive procedure that reopens blocked arteries.
- A study from the University of Kentucky revealed that residents of coal-mining counties had lower median incomes, were more likely to live in rural areas, and had greater physical and mental distress compared to other residents.
- Patients from coal-mining counties experienced longer delays between stroke and thrombectomy, worse NIH Stroke Scale scores, and had less access to healthcare facilities.
- Researchers emphasized the importance of understanding non-medical factors, like socioeconomic status, in influencing recovery from stroke and the need for comprehensive care strategies to achieve optimal health outcomes.
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