Stroke Center
Stroke is the third leading cause of death in the United States.
When a stroke occurs, a blood vessel in the brain becomes blocked or bursts, sometimes causing permanent brain damage or even death. However, prompt treatment and follow-up care may protect brain cells and help patients lead healthy, productive lives.
Providence Stroke Center is recognized by the American Stroke Association as participating in care processes and protocols consistent with national guidelines for best practice in stroke care. Our team of stroke experts include neurologists, neurosurgeons, neuoradiologists, rehabilitation specialists, nurses, and therapists. We provide 24 hour a day services to over 500 stroke patients per year. Patients are quickly diagnosed using state of the art technology. Blood flow can be restored to the brain using clot busting drugs and advanced technology to give the best chance for a complete recovery.
Providence Saint Joseph Medical Center has received the HealthGrades® Stroke Care Excellence Award four years in a row, 2005-2008. We rank in the top 5% in the nation for Stroke Care.
Do you know the signs?
Each year 700,000 people have a stroke. On average every three minutes someone dies of a stroke. Could you or a loved one be next? The American Stroke Association, a division of the American Heart Association, wants you to know the stroke warning signs and recognize the risk factors.
Are you at risk for a Stroke? Take this quiz.
Understanding the factors that increase the risk of a stroke and recognizng the symptoms may help you to seek early treatment and diagnosis that will improve your chances for complete recovery. Take this simple quiz to check your personal risk of having a stroke. Then, learn how you can take easy steps to reduce your risk.
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