National Study Aims to Prove Value of Mobile Stroke Units (IMAGE)

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National Study Aims to Prove Value of Mobile Stroke Units

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UCLA Health's Mobile Stroke Unit rushes through the streets of Los Angeles to reach stroke victims as soon as possible. Experts say these vehicles can start treatment sooner in busy cities, and that they could also have a huge impact in rural areas where specialized care may be miles away.

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