Chosun University Hospital Performs 'Thrombectomy' for Stroke Treatment in 68% of Gwangju and Jeonnam Region Cases

354 Cases Conducted from 2019 to 2020

[Asia Economy Honam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Yoon Jamin] Chosun University Hospital (Hospital Director Jeong Jong-hoon) has been confirmed to have performed the highest number of thrombectomy procedures for acute cerebral infarction among hospitals operating 75 stroke centers nationwide.

Chosun University Hospital announced on the 24th that it performed a total of 354 thrombectomy procedures from 2019 to 2020.

This accounts for about 68% of the 521 procedures performed in the Gwangju and Jeonnam regions. Chosun University Hospital also obtained stroke center certification in August 2019.

The reason why Chosun University Hospital was able to treat such a large number of patients at a single institution is analyzed to be due to its multidisciplinary collaboration system among departments such as neurology, neurosurgery, and radiology, as well as having a dedicated stroke intensive care unit, neurological intensive care unit, and acute stroke treatment team.

Recently, Chosun University Hospital received the Platinum grade in the ‘WSO Angels Award’ hosted by the World Stroke Organization and was designated as a certified hospital for neurointerventional treatment by the Korean Society of Neurointerventional Treatment.

It has also been recognized for providing the highest level of stroke treatment by receiving the highest grade for eight consecutive times in the ‘Stroke Adequacy Evaluation’ conducted by the Health Insurance Review and Assessment Service.

Hospital Director Jeong Jong-hoon said, “In the event of a stroke, it is essential to arrive at a medical institution quickly for immediate diagnosis and treatment,” adding, “We will continue to strive to provide high-quality care to local residents by maintaining the best professional staff and systems.”

Meanwhile, if symptoms such as sudden blurred vision, persistent dizziness and headache, sudden slurred speech, or unilateral weakness in limbs (hemiplegia) occur, stroke should be suspected and the hospital should be visited promptly.

Stroke occurs when an artery supplying the brain is blocked or ruptured, affecting the brain and the blood vessels that supply blood to the brain, which is why it is called a cerebrovascular disease.

Stroke is classified into cerebral infarction (ischemic stroke), where the brain is damaged due to blocked blood vessels, and cerebral hemorrhage (hemorrhagic stroke), where the brain is damaged due to ruptured blood vessels. According to the World Health Organization (WHO), stroke was the second leading cause of death worldwide in 2019, and according to Statistics Korea, it was the fourth leading cause of death in 2020, making it a disease that requires special attention.

In particular, since the rate of disability and risk of death can be reduced depending on how quickly treatment is started after onset, it is important to be aware of and prepare for early symptoms. If a stroke occurs, it is best to visit a stroke center-certified hospital located nearest to you.

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