Cornwall Community Hospital Administering New Groundbreaking Stroke Treatment

AUGUST 3, 2023 – Cornwall Community Hospital (CCH) is now administering a new cutting-edge clot-busting medication to treat acute ischemic stroke patients called Tenecteplase (TNK), marking an important leap forward for stroke care in the community.Stroke is a critical medical emergency that requires rapid and effective intervention to mitigate potentially life-altering consequences. Traditionally, the standard treatment for an acute ischemic stroke has been the use of tPA (Tissue Plasmino