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WHY OCTOGONE MEDICAL?
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According to the Stroke Action Plan for Europe, the total number of strokes in the EU is expected to increase from c.610 000 in 2015 to c.820 000 in 2035, an increase of c.35%, due to an aging population*
The WHO qualifies this 21st century disease as a "pandemic”
CVA can lead to death or permanent disability – can have health, social and financial consequences and can be life-altering for stroke victims and their loved ones
Stroke victims’ life depends on the speed and accuracy of the diagnosis and the effectiveness of treatment
Stroke is a major public health problem and will continue to be for years to come
Stroke has a significant economic cost for our societies. Total expenditure caused by strokes was estimated at c.€45bn in 2015 and is expected to increase
A huge economic stake for States whose public accounts have deteriorated sharply in recent years, particularly following the Covid-19 crisis
It’s therefore crucial to predict stroke more accurately and effectively
Cerebrovascular Accident (CVA) in brief
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CVA is a sudden loss of brain function due to an ischemic stroke or hemorrhage
Ischemic stroke (85% of strokes) results from the occlusion of a cerebral artery that prevents the brain from being supplied with oxygen by normal blood flow
This may be due to :
Atheroma (30%): An atheroma is a fatty deposit located on part of the inner wall of an artery that impedes blood flow
Embolism (20%): A blood clot that blocks an artery and interrupts blood flow to the brain.
Other (30%)
Among these causes, carotid plaque is responsible in 15% of the ischemic CVA and could be involved in the mechanisms of more than 70% of ischemic strokes
Carotid plaque, mainly from atherosclerotic origin (Figure 1), is encountered frequently : an estimated prevalence of 5 to 10% of people over 65 years old with stenosis > 50%
It is favored by cardiovascular risk factors: tobacco, hypertension, diabetes, sedentary lifestyle, etc...
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