Currently, the lack of interventional neuroradiologists in the region forces patients to be transferred to Barcelona during nights and weekends. To solve this, Salut is looking for doctors willing to undergo a rigorous two-year training program.
The required procedure, known as a mechanical thrombectomy, involves removing blood clots from the brain using a catheter. This highly specialized technique requires practitioners to have completed between 50 and 100 successful interventions to be fully certified.
“"The goal is to have three or four accredited people to consolidate the service."
Following strong local pressure from mayors and citizens, the government has committed to a progressive rollout of the service, starting with weekends, until full 24/7 coverage is achieved at the Tarragona hospital.
