EVT is a time-dependent treatment for patients with acute stroke and involves the mechanical removal of large clots obstructing brain vessels to promote blood flow.
Endovascular thrombectomy (EVT) has been expanded to include all patients in NL who meet the criteria. EVT is a time-dependent treatment for patients with acute stroke and involves the mechanical removal of large clots obstructing brain vessels to promote blood flow. Health Minister John Hogan says this expansion is leading to healthier outcomes for stroke patients and reducing the length of hospital stays. Hogan says the procedure is done in Stt. John’s but a collaborative team will get patients there. As of this month, 246 patients flew to St. John’s for same day fly-in/fly-out cardiac catheterization flights.
No buildings or equipment damaged during an overnight fire at Wildcove and a water bomber is on the scene
Fire ban in effect in Corner Brook until further notice
RNC handing out tickets and adding enforcement in a construction zone near Steady Brook
“March for Atlantic Salmon” at the Majestic Lawn in Corner Brook on Sunday
Crews continue to work on hot spots after an overnight fire at Wildcove and air quality advisories have been issued
