Each 15-minute delay steals 1 month of healthy life for stroke sufferers

When it comes to getting treatment for stroke, every minute counts. This is the conclusion of a study published in the American Heart Association's journal Stroke, which shows that for every minute treatment is accelerated, the patient gains another 1.8 days of healthy life.Stroke is the number four cause of death in the US. A disease affecting the arteries leading to the brain, it occurs when a blood vessel carrying oxygen and nutrients to the brain is blocked by a clot or bursts.
Source: Health News from Medical News Today - Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Stroke Source Type: news