Professor Alan Barber Photo: Supplied
Strokes are the second leading cause of death in New Zealand. Around 9000 people have a stroke each year, and as our population grows and ages that number is on the rise.
Professor Alan Barber is chair of Clinical Neurology for the Neurological Foundation and Director of the Auckland Hospital Stroke Service. His research in stroke led to the development of a ground-breaking clot retrieval technique in New Zealand that has saved hundreds of lives.
Professor Barber joins the show to discuss the signs of stroke, how to prevent stroke, and what can be done to improve outcomes for stroke sufferers.
Stroke in MRI Photo: Wiki commons
