At Montpellier University Hospital, the team of Professor Vincent Costallat and Dr Caroline Arquizan conducted an international stroke study that has revolutionized the management of the disease. It was found that the brain was severely damaged “You can get out of it with fewer after-effects.”Reports Free midday.
This is a revolution for stroke patients. In its issue published on Tuesday, May 14. Free midday He explains that the Montpellier University Hospital made possible an international medical study on strokes, led by the team of Professor Vincent Costallat and Dr. Caroline Arquizan. Strokes often lead to “Serious consequences” And can touch “neurological functions”, We read on the site Public health France. but, “The brain we thought was dead is not.”proudly summarizes the medical team at Montpellier University Hospital, in Medi Libre.
Patients who have a stroke may later experience difficulties with speech or motor skills, among other things. Public Health in France confirms that strokes “It is a major cause of non-traumatic motor disability and a major risk factor for dependence.”. Thanks to the medical study, hope for a better recovery has become possible. “Until now, we have reserved cerebral revascularization techniques for patients whose brain imaging showed limited brain destruction. We have shown that these people also have a chance to recover, and emerge with fewer after-effects.”Dr. Carwin Arquizan points out.
“Reduced absolute risk of death by 20%.”
The results of the study conducted on 333 people were also published on Wednesday, May 8, in the prestigious medical journal New English Journal of Medicine. “To the great surprise of the entire scientific community, the therapeutic trial turned out to be very positive with a 20% reduction in the absolute risk of death.”Dr. Carwyn Arquizan continues. Moreover, this therapeutic experience allowed “Sudden functional improvement with one in five patients returning home after six months of rehabilitation.”“, explains Montpellier University Hospital L Free midday. However, patients remain 'It still has after effects' And “He will never fully recover.” but “Even if the symptoms are very worrying, we should not think that all is lost.”Dr. Erguizan concludes.
Posted on May 14 at 4:25pm, Capucine Trollion, 6Medias
