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When a large clot is blocking blood flow in a major artery during a stroke there is the likelihood of extensive brain damage.  But if the stroke patient can get to a medical facility within 24 hours, doctors can use a minimally invasive procedure to remove that clot and restore the blood flow, limiting the damage and improving the stroke patient’s chances of a full recovery.

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