In general, outcomes can be difficult to predict and while most stroke patients have some permanent neurologic deficits, many people recover well over time - even those who weren't treated within hours.

通常，中风的结局难以预测，尽管大多数中风患者都有一些永久性神经功能缺损，还是有许多人随时间逐渐康复，甚至包括那些没有及时治疗的病人。