Ballymena stroke patient recovers after receiving emergency thrombectomy
After suffering a brain stem stroke, 40-year-old Gemma O'Hara underwent a thrombectomy to remove a blood clot and restore blood flow to her brain. The procedure is now more accessible in Northern Ireland, as the regional service has expanded to 24/7 operation following a £5m investment to ensure patients receive time-critical care.
Source: BBC Northern Ireland
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