Can early treatment reverse the effects of a stroke?
Very early treatment is the key. When the blood supply to the brain is interrupted, the brain tissue begins to die rapidly. The sooner treatment begins, the greater the chance of reducing or completely reversing the injury—time is brain. Treatment must be given within the first three hours of the start of a stroke. Most strokes are caused by a blood clot, so clot-busting drugs, if administered early, can reduce long-term disability from stroke. Your chances of walking away from a stroke greatly increase if you and those around you know how to recognize stroke symptoms and immediately call 9-1-1.
