Dr. Ritu Jha, a leading Neurologist at Sarvodaya Hospital, Faridabad, emphasizes that “time is brain” when it comes to managing strokes — every minute of delay can cost millions of brain cells. Highlighting the alarming rise in stroke cases across India, she urges immediate medical attention at the first signs of stroke, summarized by the F.A.S.T. rule — Face drooping, Arm weakness, Speech difficulty, and Time to rush to the hospital. Dr. Jha stresses that stroke is a medical emergency, and timely intervention within the critical golden window of 4.5 hours can help restore blood flow to the brain, preventing permanent disability and saving lives.
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