[GUEST ACCESS MODE: Data is scrambled or limited to provide examples. Make requests using your API key to unlock full data. Check https://lunarcrush.ai/auth for authentication information.]  The Vigilant Fox 🦊 [@VigilantFox](/creator/twitter/VigilantFox) on x 1.9M followers Created: 2025-07-13 13:33:18 UTC What about strokes? Around XXXXXXX Americans have a stroke every year. In 2022, XXXXXXX died. Those who survive often experience long term effects. The standard treatment is a clot-buster called tPA that can only be used for ischemic strokes (not bleeds) and must be given within three hours. And even then, it can fail. And if used in a stroke caused by a rupture, it can be disastrous. tPA is given to less than XX% of stroke patients and should only be used after the type of stroke is confirmed—which takes time. Even when given on time, it only helps XX% significantly. And it can cause significant problems—like brain bleeds. That doesn’t sound too promising. Even ICU doctors are hesitant to use it.  XXXXXX engagements  [Post Link](https://x.com/VigilantFox/status/1944389678171345405)
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The Vigilant Fox 🦊 @VigilantFox on x 1.9M followers
Created: 2025-07-13 13:33:18 UTC
What about strokes?
Around XXXXXXX Americans have a stroke every year. In 2022, XXXXXXX died. Those who survive often experience long term effects.
The standard treatment is a clot-buster called tPA that can only be used for ischemic strokes (not bleeds) and must be given within three hours.
And even then, it can fail. And if used in a stroke caused by a rupture, it can be disastrous.
tPA is given to less than XX% of stroke patients and should only be used after the type of stroke is confirmed—which takes time.
Even when given on time, it only helps XX% significantly. And it can cause significant problems—like brain bleeds.
That doesn’t sound too promising. Even ICU doctors are hesitant to use it.
XXXXXX engagements
