WE-TRUST (Workflow Optimization to Reduce Time to Endovascular Reperfusion for Ultra-fast Stroke Treatment)
Philips Clinical & Medical Affairs Global
Summary
The WE-TRUST study is a multi-center randomized clinical trial to assess the impact of a Direct to Angio Suite (DTAS) workflow on stroke patient outcomes.
Description
Outcomes for stroke patients are closely tied to how fast they receive treatment. Currently, when a possible stroke patient arrives at the emergency department, typically first a CT or MRI exam is acquired for stroke triage. In case of an ischemic stroke the patient is then treated in an interventional suite. In the DTAS workflow stroke patients are diagnosed and treated in the interventional suite without interruption. The Cone-Beam CT (CBCT) capabilities of the interventional X-ray system are utilized to perform triage, directly followed by stroke treatment. The primary objective of the WE…