Every Second Counts: How Clot-Busting Drugs Save Lives During a Stroke

This podcast episode explores the life-saving power of clot-busting drugs in stroke treatment and why every second counts when a stroke occurs. Dr. Patel explains how these medications work, the critical time window for their effectiveness, and the importance of recognizing stroke symptoms early to seek immediate medical care.

Every Second Counts: How Clot-Busting Drugs Save Lives During a Stroke
Featured Speaker:
Nirav S. Patel, M.D.

Nirav Patel, M.D., a board-certified neurologist, serves as the section chief of neurology at Long Beach Medical Center. He trained at UCLA and Harbor/UCLA Medical Center and serves as an assistant clinical professor at UCLA. He is involved in neurology research with CNS Network and speaks on migraine, stroke, and Alzheimer's treatment. In 2012, U.S. News & World Report named him one of Southern California’s 100 Top Doctors.