Getting medical treatment for a stroke right away is very important. The only FDA-approved treatment for ischemic strokes is a tissue plasminogen activator (TPA), which is administered through an IV in the arm. TPA treatment works by dissolving a blood clot and helping improve blood flow to the brain. A device placed inside a blood vessel (an endovascular device) to prevent a rupture may be used to treat a hemorrhagic stroke. However, surgical treatment may be necessary. In this case, a metal clip may be placed at the site of the aneurysm (weak area of an artery) to stop the bleeding.
