Debate contribution: Thrombectomy Service

Debate contribution by Mr Stephen Dunne on 6 October 2025.

MLA: Mr Stephen Dunne
Party at the time: Democratic Unionist Party
Date: 6 October 2025
Type: Debate contribution
Business: Oral Answers to Questions
Heading: Thrombectomy Service
Assembly identifier: Official Report component 5156940

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I thank the Minister for his answer and for his recognition that it is a real issue. It is a concern in my constituency, where there are over 2,000 stroke survivors. Given that a thrombectomy is most effective within six hours of a stroke, can the Minister outline how he will address the inequality in treatment for those unfortunate enough to have a stroke outside of current treatment hours? Furthermore, how will he tackle the regional variation?

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This follow-up belongs to: Oral question AQO 2486/22-27.

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