Background and purpose: The phrase "time is brain" emphasizes that human nervous tissue is rapidly lost as stroke progresses and emergent evaluation and therapy are required.

Have you heard the phrase, “Time is brain?” It was coined by a neurologist named Camilo Gomez, M.D., in the early 1990s, and the words punctuate how critically important it is to get help immediately in …

Dec 1, 2025 · The medical maxim “time is brain” originated in the context of acute ischemic stroke care, which occurs when a blood clot blocks blood flow to a part of the brain.

Sep 30, 2024 · That’s where the concept of “Time is Brain” comes into play, serving as a rallying cry for healthcare professionals and the public alike to recognize and respond to stroke symptoms without …

Apr 26, 2024 · If you or a loved one has ever had a stroke, you may be familiar with the phrase time is brain —meaning time is of the essence when treating a stroke. With each moment that a stroke goes …

In 1993, neurologist Camilo Gomez, M.D., coined a phrase that for a quarter century has been a fundamental rule of stroke care: 'Time is brain!'

May 6, 2025 · If you or a loved one has ever had a stroke, you may be familiar with the phrase time is brain—meaning time is of the essence when treating a stroke. With each moment that a stroke goes …

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Aug 1, 2018 · It seems fair to begin our analysis by acknowledging that, although philosophically sound, the statement “ Time is Brain! ” is mathematically false (see the Appendix) as it would otherwise be …

Nov 27, 2023 · The phrase "time is brain" underscores the critical window during which medical intervention can make a significant difference in a stroke patient's outcome. When blood flow to the …