As one of two national stroke thrombectomy centres in the country, the unit will also be open 24 hours a day, seven days per week as a regional stroke thrombectomy centre for patients from across Munster and the south of Ireland.
It also runs an outpatient service to follow-up patients after discharge and to see referrals for complex stroke cases.
It will be needed after the you know what's. Have you noticed how in the last year hospitals check for clots first? Obviously because its worth their while.
Good news. Our health service improves in small steps but cumulatively they have major effect.
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