A Groundbreaking Approach

UCLA Health is the first medical system in the Western U.S. to offer a mobile stroke unit.

Every 40 seconds, someone in the U.S. experiences a stroke. It’s the fifth leading cause of death and the top contributor to long-term disability. Strokes caused by blood clots (ischemic) or brain bleeds (hemorrhagic) deprive the brain of oxygen-rich blood.
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Frequently Asked Questions

1. What are the signs and symptoms of a stroke?
2. How will patients get access to the Mobile Stroke Unit?
3. What area does the mobile stroke unit operate in?
4. What are the benefits of mobile stroke units?
   
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