Look out for signs of stroke as medical experts warn of surging numbers involving those aged below 40

PETALING JAYA: With increasing incidents of stroke affecting those aged below 40, people should be on their guard for symptoms and seek prompt medical attention, medical experts have advised.

Interventional cardiologist and physician Dr Wong Teck Wee said if a stroke patient receives medical attention within three hours, the effects can be significantly mitigated with medication to dissolve the blood clot.