Treatment at Belfast’s Royal Victoria Hospital previously ran from 8am to 5pm, seven days a week. The expanded regional referral pathway enables clinically eligible stroke patients to be considered overnight; it does not imply that every stroke patient is suitable for the procedure.
Northern Ireland’s thrombectomy service expands to 24-hour coverage
Northern Ireland’s regional thrombectomy service has operated around the clock since 14 September, the Department of Health confirmed on 5 October.