Mechanical Thrombectomy (Mt) for Stroke Access in Africa: A Global Mt 2020+ Campaign Survey

Letter: The State of Cerebrovascular Care in Africa

“…For instance, thrombolysis and mechanical thrombectomy are common treatment for acute ischemic stroke, but they are not accessible in all African nations because of restricted availability, high prices, and long wait times. [10][11][12] There are only 30 stroke units in Africa, yet most of them are concentrated in South Africa alone. 13 Another example, subarachnoid hemorrhage as a complication of cerebral aneurysm, is frequently misdiagnosed because of a lack of neuroimaging and frequently goes untreated because of a lack of access to vascular neurosurgeons and even neurosurgical facilities.…”