Hemorrhagic Stroke Surgical Quality Improvement Initiative
Stroke remains a leading cause of death and disability in the United States. Hemorrhagic strokes, which result from bleeding in the brain, account for a smaller portion of all strokes but are associated with significantly higher mortality rates compared to other types.
Emerging treatments like minimally invasive parafascicular surgery (MIPS) offer new hope. Research shows that when performed early, MIPS can lead to better long-term recovery than standard treatment approaches.
Starting in 2025, the American Heart Association will lead a two-year initiative with Stryker as a proud supporter of the American Heart Association’s ICH Surgical Quality Improvement Initiative to improve intracerebral hemorrhage (ICH) care.
RESOURCES
Trial of Early Minimally Invasive Removal of Intracerebral Hemorrhage
Hemorrhagic Stroke Management: Current Perspectives and Future Directions in Minimally Invasive Parafascicular Surgery
When Every Minute Counts: Implementing Code ICH Systems. In this episode, leaders from Penn State Health discuss how Code ICH protocols can accelerate care, improve stroke team coordination, and support timely, evidence-based treatment.
From Variation to Alignment: Protocols that Improve Patient Selection & Minimally Invasive Parafascicular Surgical Timing. In this episode, the UCI Health team shares how standardized protocols and multidisciplinary collaboration can improve patient selection, surgical timing, and consistency in ICH care.
