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Romania faces critical funding issues for minimally invasive stroke treatment, contrasting with advanced systems like Spain’s.

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Minimally invasive thrombectomy, a procedure for treating stroke, is only available in ten Romanian hospitals, with some facing funding shortages and having to refuse patients due to lack of materials. While the Ministry of Health has established a financing program (AP-AVC), issues persist; for example, one major center received minimal funding this year and had to use its own budget to perform more procedures. Medical experts highlight that delays in treatment can lead to severe disability or death, emphasizing that time is critical after stroke symptoms appear. The procedure involves either removing clots directly from the brain (for ischemic strokes) or using minimally invasive techniques instead of major surgery for hemorrhagic strokes. Stroke incidence is increasing among younger populations due to lifestyle factors. In contrast to Romania’s funding struggles, Spain has made this procedure widely available in most large and medium hospitals.

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