When stroke strikes, every minute matters. The longer it takes for a patient to receive treatment, the more likely the patient will suffer irreversible damage to the brain. Doctors at the Washington University and Barnes-Jewish Stroke and Cerebrovascular Center have made their ""door-to-needle"" treatment times among the fastest in the country.

To learn more about our certified Comprehensive Stroke Center, visit: http://www.barnesjewish.org/Medical-Services/Neurology-Neurosurgery/Stroke-Center