2019
- NHS Long Term Plan identifies stroke as a clinical priority, targeting rise in mechanical thrombectomy rate from 1% to 10% of stroke patients, helping 1,600 more people achieve independence following stroke each year. (see p64)
- Oxford AHSN publishes implementation guide for mechanical thrombectomy following acute ischaemic stroke (update published 2022)
2020
- The Thrombectomy Innovation and Transformation Network (TITaN) established with support from Oxford AHSN and publishes thrombectomy referral pathway
- Thames Valley Integrated Stroke Delivery Network (ISDN) goes live with e-Stroke artificial intelligence (AI) imaging technology
2021
- 20 regional ISDNs established and national stroke service model published
- e-Stroke secures support through NHS AI in Health and Care Award
2022
2023