What if stroke treatment could start in the ambulance instead of the hospital? In this conversation, Dr. Ritvij Bowry sits down with us to explain how mobile stroke units are helping patients get faster care when every second matters.

When a stroke happens, time is critical. The sooner doctors can diagnose the problem and begin treatment, the better the chances of recovery. Dr. Bowry shares how specially equipped ambulances with CT scanners and expert teams are bringing stroke care directly to patients – thus changing the possibilities of emergency medicine…

Hit play to find out:

• Early interventions that can help people after suffering a stroke.

• The three types of stroke, and why they are treated differently.

• The two most commonly used medicines for stroke. 

• What the future of emergency stroke care may look like.

Dr. Ritvij Bowry is a board-certified neurologist specializing in Neurocritical Care, stroke treatment, and vascular neurology. He serves as Associate Professor at UTHealth Houston, where his research focuses on acute neurological emergencies and innovative approaches to stroke care.

He earned his medical degree from Ross University School of Medicine in Miramar, Florida. After completing his residency at New York University Medical Center and an internship at New York Presbyterian Hospital in Queens, he pursued advanced fellowship training at the University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston in both Neurocritical Care and Stroke/Vascular Neurology.

Dr. Bowry's primary research focus includes the BEST-MSU study (Benefits of Stroke Treatment Using a Mobile Stroke Unit), a multi-center trial evaluating whether delivering stroke treatment directly in the field leads to better outcomes than traditional emergency department care.

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🛍️ Recommended Books from this Episode

📖 My Stroke of Insight: A Brain Scientist's Personal Journey – A powerful memoir from neuroscientist Jill Bolte Taylor, detailing her firsthand experience of a stroke and the brain's remarkable ability to heal and adapt.
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📘 Stronger After Stroke, Third Edition: Your Roadmap to Recovery – A practical, step-by-step guide designed to help stroke survivors rebuild strength, mobility, and independence.
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📙 The Stroke Recovery Book: A Guide for Patients and Families – A supportive resource offering clear guidance for both patients and caregivers navigating the recovery journey.
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📕 Taking Charge of Your Stroke Recovery: A Personal Recovery Workbook – An interactive workbook filled with exercises and tools to help individuals actively participate in their recovery and track progress.
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