A stroke can be a life-threatening medical condition. Even when a stroke is not fatal, it can still cause significant physical and cognitive disabilities that affect all areas of a person’s life. Unfortunately, strokes are not always diagnosed correctly, especially in young people. When it comes to stroke treatment, time is of the essence. A… Read More
Clot-Busting Therapy for Heart Attack Patients
Thrombolytic therapy (aka clot-busting therapy) is medication widely used to treat patients who come to the Emergency Department with a myocardial infarction, or heart attack. When used correctly, it is a life-saving therapy to quickly open up a clogged artery that would normally supply blood and oxygen to the heart muscle, and preserve muscle that would otherwise die…. Read More
