Immediate treatment for a stroke may limit or prevent brain damage.
Within the first three hours from the onset of stroke symptoms a thrombolytic agent or “clot buster” medication can be given via intravenous infusion.
Within the first eight hours from the onset of stroke symptoms a new FDA-approved “concentric device” can be used to remove blockage from arteries in the brain. Hence, it is critical to get to the hospital quickly if you experience stroke symptoms. The fastest way is to call 911.
It is critical to get to a hospital quickly if you experience Stroke Symptoms. Immediate treatment may limit or prevent brain damage. A thrombolytic agent or “clot Buster” may be effective if given within 3 hours of the onset of stroke symptoms. A new device approved by the FDA can be effective in removing blockages from arteries in the brain within 8 hours from the onset of a stroke.
