Time loss is brain loss and any delay in seeking immediate medical attention by calling 911 can cause permanent brain damage.

Most strokes occur as the result of a blood clot, limiting blood flow and cutting off oxygen to the brain. Administering the drug t-PA can significantly impact the return of function and overall recovery time by reestablishing blood flow and dissolving the clot.

The delivery of t-PA requires a patient to arrive at the hospital immediately.

It is a race against the clock and patient knowledge of the signs and symptoms is essential to WKNI Stroke Team's success in stopping and reversing the damage caused by a stroke.