Stroke

The need to get the right patients to the right hospital transforms this medical issue into an organizational one - Dr. Mitchell Elkind

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A Fast Track to Treatment for Stroke Patients

After a stroke, timing is everything in the race to save the brain, yet many patients aren't diagnosed and treated quickly enough to prevent permanent disability or death.

Now many hospitals are adopting new strategies to speed up care, which studies show improves the odds for patients who have a stroke caused by a clot obstructing blood flow to the brain. Using technologies such as video conferencing and mobile robots, neurologists are able to order and review tests, evaluate patients remotely, and start critical procedures, in some cases while a potential stroke patient is still en route to the ER.

Fast communication means people can rapidly get an intravenous drug that…

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 A Fast Track to Treatment for Stroke Patients

After a stroke, timing is everything in the race to save the brain, yet many patients aren't diagnosed and treated quickly enough to prevent permanent disability or death.

Comprehensive Stroke Center Certification

The goal of establishing this new level of certification is to recognize the significant differences in resources, staff and training that are necessary for the treatment of complex stroke cases. We also anticipate that, over time, municipalities and regions will develop a formal referral network so the most complicated cases can be treated at the centers best equipped to provide the specialized care that can lead to better outcomes.

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Find a Joint Commission certified stroke center near you.

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