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Stroke and tPA: The way and speed in which you present is life or death

August 11, 2008 by Kendra James, RN  
Filed under Diseases & Conditions

Stroke and tPA: The way and speed in which you present is life or death

This is of great importance. Realizing the signs and symptoms of a stroke can make the difference between life an death and between resolving symptoms and forever disabilities.
tPA is only administered if the symptoms are within a 3 hour window at most ER’s. What happens if you present saying your symptoms started yesterday? Well, first of all you are not fast tracked and wait as a stage or grade 2 patient. Next, you are not eligible to receive any clot busting type medications.
Aldo of importance, how you arrive at the hospital. Yes, believe it or not it does make a …read more


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