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- Stroke is a major public health crisis in Iraq, with increasing cases but inadequate specialized care leading to high disability and mortality rates.
- The editorial calls for the establishment of endovascular centers to provide effective treatments, like mechanical thrombectomy, which can significantly improve patient outcomes if administered promptly.
- Iraq struggles with limited resources, infrastructure issues, and a shortage of trained professionals, but investing in endovascular centers could enhance stroke care and reduce the healthcare burden overall.
Article Abstract
Stroke is a critical public health issue in Iraq, where the rising incidence is met with insufficient specialized care, often leading to severe disability or mortality. This editorial highlights the urgent need for establishing endovascular centers across the country to address these gaps. Endovascular interventions, such as mechanical thrombectomy, have proven effective in reducing stroke-related mortality and long-term disability when administered within a narrow treatment window. However, Iraq faces numerous challenges, including limited resources, infrastructure deficits, and a shortage of trained specialists, compounded by socio-political factors that affect healthcare delivery. Iraq at this moment lacks a dedicated stroke endovascular center. By investing in endovascular centers and addressing the systemic challenges, Iraq can align its stroke care with global standards, offering improved outcomes for stroke patients and reducing the nation's overall healthcare burden.
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