Skin patch costing 39p could save lives of stroke victims, researchers say
by Haroon Siddique from on (#2NCVD)
Trials show patch significantly increases chances of survival when rapidly applied by paramedics during journey to hospital
A skin patch costing as little as 39p could revolutionise stroke treatment, significantly increasing the chances of survival, researchers have found.
The patch contains glyceryl trinitrate (GTN), which lowers blood pressure and opens up blood vessels, helping reduce the damage caused in the immediate minutes and hours following a stroke.
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