The doctor who returned from France to develop a procedure that saves Romanians suffering from strokes

Thursday, Jun 5, 2025

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A Romanian doctor returns from France to advance minimally invasive stroke treatment via thrombectomy outside Bucharest.

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Dan Mihoc returned to Romania after nine years in France, where he specialized in interventional radiology, to help develop minimally invasive treatment for stroke, specifically thrombectomy, at one of ten centers in Romania. Thrombectomy is a procedure that removes blood clots blocking arteries in the brain, offering life-saving care and potential recovery without severe disability. Stroke is the leading cause of disability in Romania, with tens of thousands suffering annually; however, access to this procedure is limited to only about 10 hospitals nationwide, and it must be performed within six hours of symptom onset for effectiveness. Experts note that there are insufficient specialists and funding to meet the need, which requires at least one such center per million residents. Mihoc’s return was motivated by a desire to bring advanced care to underserved regions like North-West Romania, where he now coordinates an interventional radiology center in Oradea. While advancements are being made, concerns remain regarding consistent financing for these crucial treatments.

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