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Dr. Sidney Starkman on today.ucla.edu -- “Time is brain.”
With these words, UCLA professor of emergency medicine and neurology Dr. Sidney Starkman captures the tick-tick-ticking of the crucial minutes following a stroke — a blood clot or rupture of a blood vessel in the brain.
“It’s not just a time clock,” Starkman said. “It’s also a tissue clock,” precious brain cells deprived of nourishment ticking off to death in a matter of hours, brain cells responsible for our ability to speak and move, think and feel. This is where Starkman’s 25-student, all-volunteer Stroke Team comes in.
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The UCLA Stroke Center presents its annual Brain Attack Symposium to review the practical, clinical aspects of stroke prevention, diagnosis, and treatment. Learn more: Download Brochure (PDF) » | Event on UCLA CME »
UCLA is Certified by the Join Commission as an Advanced Comprehensive Stroke Center. The certification confirms that the UCLA Stroke Center has met the highest national standards for safety and quality of care. Read more » |
