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Surgical stroke initiative targets deadliest brain bleeds

The American Heart Association launches surgical quality improvement effort focused on hemorrhagic stroke treatments

2025-07-15
(Press-News.org) DALLAS, July 14, 2025 — Hemorrhagic strokes account for just 13% of the nearly 800,000 strokes that occur in the U.S. each year, yet they are responsible for more than 40% of all stroke-related deaths.[1] These devastating brain bleeds have long lacked standardized surgical treatment protocols, limiting patient recovery options.

In response, the American Heart Association, devoted to changing the future of health  for all, is launching a new nationwide initiative to accelerate the adoption of effective surgical approaches, including minimally invasive techniques, to improve outcomes for people affected by intracerebral hemorrhage (ICH).

The Hemorrhagic Stroke Surgical Quality Improvement Initiative, supported financially by Stryker, will identify and amplify national models of effective ICH care, including the use of minimally invasive parafascicular surgery (MIPS). MIPS is a minimally invasive procedure that uses a tubular retractor to navigate through the brain’s natural folds, along with a powered instrument designed to remove clots and help prevent damage. Research has shown that when performed within 24 hours of a brain bleed, MIPS may lead to better recovery outcomes at six months compared to standard treatments.[2]

“The ability to share data and accelerate learning is critical to improving stroke care,” said Kevin Sheth, M.D., FAHA, American Heart Association volunteer, chair of the Association’s ICH Science Advisory Group and director of the Yale Center for Brain & Mind Health. “Through this initiative, we hope to reduce the devastating outcomes associated with hemorrhagic stroke by improving access to surgical interventions proven to improve patient recovery.”

Fifteen hospitals across the U.S. will participate in a learning collaborative, using data from the Association’s Get With The Guidelines® - Stroke registry, which tracks approximately three-quarters of the nation’s stroke hospitalizations. These selected sites will analyze ICH care data and clinical workflows to identify successful models that could be scaled nationally:

Aurora St. Luke’s Medical Center in Milwaukee Cleveland Clinic in Cleveland DMC Detroit Receiving Hospital in Detroit Eden Medical Center in Castro Valley, California Hackensack Meridian Health Jersey Shore University Medical Center in Neptune, New Jersey Indiana University Health Methodist Hospital in Indianapolis Massachusetts General Hospital in Boston Memorial Hermann-Texas Medical Center in Houston Montefiore Medical Center-Moses Campus in Bronx, New York Penn State Health Milton S. Hershey Medical Center in Hershey, Pennsylvania SSM Health Saint Louis University Hospital in St. Louis The University of Kansas Health System in Kansas City, Kansas UCI Medical Center in Orange, California University Medical Center of El Paso in El Paso, Texas Yale-New Haven Hospital in New Haven, Connecticut Criteria for site selection included demonstrated leadership in MIPS, infrastructure readiness and interest in expanding ICH surgical options.

For more information, visit heart.org/ICHSurgical.

Additional Resources:

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About the American Heart Association

The American Heart Association is a relentless force for a world of longer, healthier lives. Dedicated to ensuring equitable health in all communities, the organization has been a leading source of health information for more than one hundred years. Supported by more than 35 million volunteers globally, we fund groundbreaking research, advocate for the public’s health, and provide critical resources to save and improve lives affected by cardiovascular disease and stroke. By driving breakthroughs and implementing proven solutions in science, policy, and care, we work tirelessly to advance health and transform lives every day. Connect with us on heart.org, Facebook, X or by calling 1-800-AHA-USA1.   

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[Press-News.org] Surgical stroke initiative targets deadliest brain bleeds
The American Heart Association launches surgical quality improvement effort focused on hemorrhagic stroke treatments