Experts Urge Immediate Hospital Care During Brain Stroke Golden Hour

A brain stroke happens when something stops blood from reaching part of the brain.

Doctors said a person with stroke symptoms should get to a hospital within one hour.

Fast treatment can limit damage to the brain.

In some cases, clot medicine can be given within three hours.

Doctors said many strokes are caused by blood clots.

They also explained that children can have strokes, although some parents may not expect this.

Rehabilitation can help patients improve after a stroke.

Ambulance workers should check whether the patient is breathing and keep delays as short as possible.