Mayo Clinic experts say time is most critical factor for better stroke outcomes

World Stroke Day is Oct. 29 ROCHESTER, Minn. — When it comes to strokes, every second counts. Mayo Clinic experts explain how to recognize the signs of a stroke and how to reduce stroke risk. "We often say, 'Time is brain,' meaning the sooner we can restore blood flow to the brain, the better the outcomes will be for the patient," says James Meschia, M.D., a neurologist at Mayo Clinic in Florida. Despite advances over…
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