During a stroke, every second counts, WUSA 9, June 23, 2015

Lieutenant Colonel Jim McDermott shared with Andrea Roane on WUSA 9 how after a severe stroke, his wife’s quick call to 911 and Dr. Edward Greenberg’s immediate treatment with clot-busting drugs and a stentriever not only saved his life, but allowed him to return back to his usual activities.

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