We're able to cool quickly, we're able to cool precisely, but we're able to do it with a very small insertion size, very similar to what you would have in a balloon angioplasty procedure. The catheter expands in the body and cold saline is circulated through the catheter to cool the patient's blood. And with the combination of the internal cooling and a warming blanket on the patient's chest, the body's tricked into feeling just fine. And the hope for surviving a stroke goes up. Or at least, that's what the study is indicating so far.
Grant is already a believer.
People need this. I couldn't be more grateful. The system will also be tested in at least five other medical centers in the US, as well as Germany and Australia. Inc. All rights reserved.