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Lauren Harte

Co Down stroke survivor on learning to read and write again after life-saving thrombectomy

A Co Down man has opened up about suffering a stroke almost six years ago and how he believes a life-saving thrombectomy should always be available for anyone who needs it.

Paul McLean, 46, from Magheralin had a stroke one Saturday morning in June 2016 while he was at home with his wife Suzanne.

He was treated using a revolutionary procedure known as a thrombectomy - which involves inserting a small tool into the brain to remove the blood clot causing the stroke.

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