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Utah Leads Nation in Rapid Stroke Treatment Success

5/14/2025

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Utah has earned the title of the fastest state for stroke treatment, with an impressive 87.1% of patients receiving life-saving clot-dissolving medication within just 45 minutes. Dr. Paul Johnson underscores the critical nature of swift care, declaring, "Time is brain." Thanks to rapid responses and cutting-edge protocols at Intermountain Health, patients like Ted Itchon are experiencing remarkable recoveries.

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Story summary

Utah has earned the title of the fastest state for stroke treatment, with an impressive 87.1% of patients receiving life-saving clot-dissolving medication within just 45 minutes. Dr. Paul Johnson underscores the critical nature of swift care, declaring, "Time is brain." Thanks to rapid responses and cutting-edge protocols at Intermountain Health, patients like Ted Itchon are experiencing remarkable recoveries.