Breakthrough in stroke treatment: Stent thrombectomy

A randomized clinical research study looked at the effectiveness of a new treatment for stroke. The study involved adding a minimally invasive clot removal procedure called stent thrombectomy to standard clot-dissolving therapy, known as tissue plasminogen activator. The study showed a dramatic improvement in restoring blood flow back to the brain, which is critical in the recovery of stroke.

Source: ScienceDaily Headlines - February 11, 2015 Category: Science Source Type: news