Time is Brain: The Timeline of a Stroke

If you or a loved one has ever had a stroke, you may be familiar with the phrase time is brain—meaning time is of the essence when treating a stroke. With each moment that a stroke goes untreated, the nervous tissue in the brain is rapidly and irreversibly damaged. Understand what happens during a stroke and why it’s so important to get lifesaving treatment quickly.

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