What if stroke treatment could begin before a patient even reaches the hospital? In this episode, Dr. Ritvij Bowry, board-certified neurologist and Associate Professor at UTHealth Houston, explains how mobile stroke units—ambulances equipped with CT scanners and expert teams are transforming emergency stroke care and improving recovery outcomes when every second counts.

With a focus on neurocritical care, vascular neurology, and acute neurological emergencies, Dr. Bowry shares insights from his groundbreaking research, including the BEST-MSU study, which evaluates the benefits of delivering stroke treatment directly in the field.

In this conversation, we explore:

• Early interventions that can dramatically improve stroke recovery.
• The three types of stroke and why treatment approaches differ.
• The two most commonly used medications for acute stroke care.
• How mobile stroke units and field-based interventions are shaping the future of emergency medicine.

Whether you’re a healthcare professional, patient advocate, or interested in the latest innovations in neurology, this episode provides a front-row seat to the future of rapid, life-saving stroke care.

Learn more about Dr. Ritvij Bowry here.

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