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For Physicians
The standard of care for acute ischemic stroke in most of today's hospital stroke centers is the administering of a clot-busting medication tPA (tissue plasminogen activator) within 3 to 4 1/2 hours of symptom onset. However, if the patient has missed the opportunity for early care, or tPA treatment has failed to fully dissolve the clot, alternative lifesaving "inside-the-artery," interventional procedures exist that may be used up to eight hours after the start of symptoms. When clinically appropriate, specialists can use these procedures to physically remove the clot from the artery to restore blood flow to the brain.

This website was developed to educate the public on the importance of immediate medical attention for acute ischemic stroke, and to raise awareness of the range of treatment options available at more advanced Stroke Centers around the country.

To learn more about the Penumbra System®, and interventional clot removal with aspiration technology, please visit www.penumbrainc.com.

On average, a stroke occurs every 40 seconds in the United States.

But, did you know stroke can be treated if you get to the right hospital in time?

Quick, efficient stroke treatment (QuEST) is critical for ischemic stroke victims to help preserve brain cells and reduce the risk of long-term disability, or even death.

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On average, a stroke occurs every 40 seconds in the United States and every 4 minutes someone dies of stroke.

Join the QuEST to Stop Stroke.

Together we can make a difference and inform Americans across the nation that stroke can be treated quickly and efficiently if they go to the right hospital in time.

Knowing where the nearest advanced Stroke Center that offers comprehensive treatment options is located allows the best chance for stroke victims to walk away from stroke with minimal, if any impairment.