Time Window and Watch-and-Wait: Stroke.
Stroke · 2025-04-28 · Other / unclear
Abstract
According to Global Stroke Fact Sheet 2022, stroke is the second leading cause of death and a major cause of disability. Stroke treatment and care need immediate attention and fill the large existing gaps. This article focuses on the gaps in stroke prevention, management, and care. The author has highlighted 2 main facts, time window and watch-and-wait, which play a critical role in the management of patients upon stroke onset.