Stroke, a disease which affects the arteries leading to and within the brain, is the fifth leading cause of death and a leading cause of disability in the United States, according to the American Stroke Association. But breakthroughs in medicine are improving a patient’s chances for a full recovery and researchers are making significant strides in stroke treatment and prevention.
On Call: Health + Medicine examines state-of-the-art health care solutions, medical advances, and promising research. Hosted by PBS NewsHour Weekend anchor Hari Sreenivasan, On Call invites leading physicians and scientists from NewYork-Presbyterian and other tri-state area hospitals to discuss new research and cutting-edge treatment of stroke, heart disease, mental health, and more.
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