Advanced in Stroke

Dr. Kristine Blackham

Neuroradiology
University Hospitals
11100 Euclid Ave, 
Cleveland, OH 
Advanced in Stroke
University Hospitals
11100 Euclid Ave, 
Cleveland, OH 
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Overview

Kristine Blackham is a Neuroradiologist in Cleveland, Ohio. Dr. Blackham is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Stroke. Her top areas of expertise are Stroke, Subarachnoid Hemorrhage, Pica, Thrombectomy, and Stent Placement.

Her clinical research consists of co-authoring 60 peer reviewed articles and participating in 1 clinical trial. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years. In particular, she has co-authored 21 articles and participated in 1 clinical trial in the study of Stroke.

Specialties
Neuroradiology
Licenses
Radiology in OH
Neuroradiology in OH
Therapeutic Radiology in OH
Vascular & Interventional Radiology in OH
Interventional Radiology in OH
Nuclear Medicine in OH
In Vivo & In Vitro Nuclear Medicine in OH
Nuclear Cardiology in OH
Nuclear Imaging & Therapy in OH
Languages Spoken
English
Gender
Female

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  • HMO
  • POS
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  • HMO
  • POS
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Medicare
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  • MEDICARE PDP
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Wellcare
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • MEDICARE SNP
  • MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D

Locations

University Hospitals
11100 Euclid Ave, Cleveland, OH 44106
Call: 216-844-1700
Other Locations
Office
24701 Euclid Ave Fl 3, Euclid, OH 44117
Call: 216-844-1700

Clinical Research

Clinical research consists of overseeing clinical studies of patients undergoing new treatments and therapies, and publishing articles in peer reviewed medical journals. Providers who actively participate in clinical research are generally at the forefront of the fields and aware of the most up-to-date advances in treatments for their patients.

1 Clinical Trials

A Randomized, Controlled Trial on Dexmedetomidine for Providing Adequate Sedation and Preserved Neurologic Examination for Endovascular Treatment of Acute Ischemic Stroke or Cerebral Vasospasm.
A Randomized, Controlled Trial on Dexmedetomidine for Providing Adequate Sedation and Preserved Neurologic Examination for Endovascular Treatment of Acute Ischemic Stroke or Cerebral Vasospasm.
Enrollment Status: Terminated
Publish Date: December 28, 2022
Intervention Type: Drug
Study Drugs: Dexmedetomidine, Fentanyl, Midazolam
Study Phase: Phase 2

60 Total Publications

First-line Aspiration Thrombectomy with the RED43 Catheter for Acute Ischemic Stroke due to Medium or Distal Vessel Occlusion.
First-line Aspiration Thrombectomy with the RED43 Catheter for Acute Ischemic Stroke due to Medium or Distal Vessel Occlusion.
Journal: Clinical neuroradiology
Published: April 30, 2025
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