A digital clock that sounds alarms signaling each step of acute stroke care at the hospital is a low cost tool that helped doctors in Germany streamline and accelerate the time-sensitive process ...

A digital clock that sounds alarms signaling each step of acute stroke care at the hospital is a low cost tool that helped doctors in Germany streamline and accelerate the time-sensitive process ...

First responders normally transport stroke emergencies to the nearest hospital, regardless of that hospital’s capacity and proficiency. Under an improved stroke response system implemented in ...

In potential stroke situations, remember the F.A.S.T. acronym: Face drooping, Arm weakness, Speech difficulties, and Time to call emergency services. Every moment matters in stroke response.

There is a saying, ‘Time lost is brain lost.’ Why is swift treatment of stroke so critical? The brain is a very sensitive organ that does not tolerate lack of blood flow for very long.

Sentara health officials say recognizing stroke symptoms and getting care quickly can save lives, and new technology is helping transform treatment.

UF Health Jacksonville has unveiled its first mobile stroke unit. With its telemedicine equipment, paramedics can connect to stroke neurologists in real time.

Intermountain Health says it's working to decrease the time it takes for stroke patients to be treated at its rural emergency rooms because every minute counts.

Dec. 8—Amid all the gifts and good times, the holidays also come with a higher risk for medical emergencies, including stroke. Celebrations often include rich foods and alcohol; busier social ...

Cite this: Systematic Review of Mass Media Interventions Designed to Improve Public Recognition of Stroke Symptoms, Emergency Response and Early Treatment - Medscape - Dec 01, 2010.