New stroke guidelines save Southwest Florida man after major overnight stroke

NCH in the News
May 27, 2026

New stroke treatment guidelines are helping doctors save lives by using advanced brain imaging to extend the treatment window for clot-busting drugs. After suffering a major overnight stroke, Polk Threlkeld was successfully treated at NCH despite being outside the traditional three-hour window. Doctors used imaging technology to identify salvageable brain tissue, allowing them to remove the clot and help Threlkeld recover with minimal lasting effects.

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