Brain stent offers new treatment option for stroke victims

Name: Brain stent offers new treatment option for stroke victims
Uploaded: 2015-06-30T23:18:03Z
Duration: P289S
Description: In the United States, strokes are the fifth leading cause of death. Most strokes are caused by a blood clot in the brain, which can be treated with a time-sensitive medicine, but few get to the hospital in time. Now, the American Heart Association is recommending a special stent to remove clots. Judy Woodruff talk to Dr. William J. Powers of the University of North Carolina School of Medicine.

Clip: 06/30/2015 | 4m 49s

In the United States, strokes are the fifth leading cause of death. Most strokes are caused by a blood clot in the brain, which can be treated with a time-sensitive medicine, but few get to the hospital in time. Now, the American Heart Association is recommending a special stent to remove clots. Judy Woodruff talk to Dr. William J. Powers of the University of North Carolina School of Medicine.

Aired: 06/30/15

Rating: NR

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