Sworup
Thapa,
BS
Medical Student
University of Oklahoma
Sworup Thapa, BS, is a medical student at the University of Oklahoma College of Medicine pursuing a career in radiology. He is particularly drawn to the collaborative nature of the field, which allows him to work alongside specialists across medicine. His research explores how interprofessional coordination and shared decision-making can improve outcomes in complex procedural settings.
Presenting at the Nexus Summit:
Background: Mechanical thrombectomy is a life-saving intervention for acute ischemic stroke (AIS) and is increasingly performed by a range of specialists—including interventional radiologists (IR), neurointerventionalists (INR), neurosurgeons (NS), and interventional cardiologists (IC). As demand rises and access disparities persist, expanding the thrombectomy workforce to include providers from diverse specialties may improve stroke care equity. However, questions remain regarding whether operator specialty affects patient outcomes. This review was conducted to evaluate the interprofessional…