Stroke Devices: Neurointerventional Solutions Gain Momentum
Executive Summary
At this year’s International Stroke Conference, manufacturers offered a glimpse of new and emerging technologies for both ischemic and hemorrhagic stroke. These neurointerventional devices are gaining momentum and driving growth in the market for stroke products, a largely un-penetrated market valued at more than $1 billion worldwide.
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