Inside the ER with Nurse Practitioner Kylie Tastula
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We are very aware that "time is brain." For us, that's our mantra.  Piers speaks to award-winning nurse practitioner Kylie Tastula about the admission process for stroke patients, the changing nature of stroke treatment over the years, challenges faced by young stroke survivors and, most critically, the importance of timely treatment.   Featuring nurse practitioner Kylie Tastula.  Australia's Stroke Foundation is a proud friend of 404: Brain Not Found. Learn more about the Stroke Foundation here: https://strokefoundation.org.au  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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