Stroke and Cerebrovascular Care

• Each year nearly 800,000 people experience a new or recurrent stroke.
• A stroke happens every 40 seconds.
• Stroke is the fifth leading cause of death in the U.S.
• Every 4 minutes someone dies from stroke.
• Up to 80 percent of strokes can be prevented.
• Stroke is the leading cause of adult disability in the U.S.

• Rapid assessment of patients with stroke symptoms
• Aggressive treatment using the very latest therapies and procedures to remove or dissolve blood clots and blockages inside the neck and head
• Comprehensive care throughout hospitalization, including the services of an Adult Critical Care Unit
• Nurses with neurological expertise or special training in stroke care
• Comprehensive care from board-certified neurologists
• Rehabilitation services
• Community education programs and support groups
• 24/7 Access to board-certified Neurologists

According to the Society of Interventional Radiology, the advantages of interventional radiology include:

• Most procedures can be performed on an outpatient basis or require only a short hospital stay.
• Most procedures can be done with mild sedation. General anesthesia usually is not required.
• Risk, pain and recovery time are often significantly reduced compared to traditional treatments and surgeries.
• Select patients may require additional stroke intervention by removing clots from the brain.