Once a stroke has occurred, medications to minimize brain damage must be administered within the first three hours. This is why, if you suspect a stroke, you should go to a hospital emergency room immediately.

Treatment and rehabilitation after you have had a stroke may involve work with many health care specialists including physicians, occupational therapists, physical therapists, nurses, social workers and speech/language specialists. Recovery from a stroke can vary a great deal from person to person. For some people, the effects of the stroke are negligible and full recovery is possible. For others, full recovery may never occur and rehabilitation could take months or years.