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New Device Treats Strokes, Removes Blood Clots

A new device will help victims of severe strokes avoid debilitating complications. Named Penumbra, the vacuum cleaner-like tool removes blood clots that starve the brain of oxygen and lead to paralysis or permanent brain injury. While some patients need blood clots cleared by a drug called TPA, they do not always receive the treatment within three hours of suffering a stroke, the time frame in ...