When a stroke strikes, minutes can be priceless
When someone is having a stroke, there's no time to waste.
"The brain is just unforgiving for lack of oxygen, so minutes count,” said Dr. Charles Morgan , medical director of Integris Stroke Center of Oklahoma .
Clot-dissolving drugs must be given within three hours of a stroke or the risk of bleeding in the brain is too great.
"By far, the most common reason for not being able to give it is people wait...
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