Studies: Clot Removal Is Key After Stroke

Stephen Harkavy participates in therapy to help him recover from a stroke at the Burke Rehabilitation Center in White Plains, N.Y. Grabbing and removing clot-blocking blood flow to the brain -- rather than just administering clot-busting drugs -- dramatically improves the likelihood that patients will recover from a stroke, according to two highly-anticipated studies released on Wednesday. Because three previous studies had failed to show a benefit from procedures employing clot-removing devices, the latest research should renew interest in the devices and are likely to change stroke treatment, experts said.

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