Aspirin, an anti-thrombotic drug, is given immediately after an ischemic
stroke to reduce the likelihood of having another
stroke. Tissue plasminogen activator (TPA), needs to be given within 4.5 hours after stroke symptoms, this restores the blood supply to the affected part.
After suffering a stroke, many people experience post-stroke spasticity, muscle tightness that impairs mobility. Botox injections can help with this tightness.