With a 'game changer' stroke treatment in doctors' hands comes a new challenge — shaving off the minutes

A procedure known as endovascular thrombectomy can turn what would be a devastating stroke into something that leaves just a mild disability or none at all. But time is crucial, prompting hospitals to find small efficiencies that can make a huge difference.

With a 'game changer' stroke treatment in doctors' hands comes a new challenge — shaving off the minutes
A woman in a blue shirt sits next to a computer screen with an image of a brain on it.

A procedure known as endovascular thrombectomy can turn what would be a devastating stroke into something that leaves just a mild disability or none at all. But time is crucial, prompting hospitals to find small efficiencies that can make a huge difference.