Persistent disparities in stroke treatment and outcomes borne out across multiple studies
New studies presented at the Society of NeuroInterventional Surgery meeting reveal persistent racial and socioeconomic disparities in stroke treatment across the United States. Findings show that Black patients, particularly women, are less likely to receive life-saving thrombectomy procedures compared to white patients.
Three studies presented throughout the ongoing Society of NeuroInterventional Surgery (SNIS) annual meeting (20–24 July, Seattle, USA) have shown that racial, geographic and socioeconomic disparities continue to influence stroke treatment and outcomes across the USA. Together, these findings suggest that, while advances in stroke care have improved survival and expanded treatment options, not all patients are benefitting equally.
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