While each type of stroke may have its own characteristics, all strokes require swift, appropriate attention. Immediate treatment can minimize the long-term effects of stroke and even prevent death.
From a state-of-the-art Emergency Department to respected neurologists, nurses and support staff, St. Vincent’s stroke teams provide the kind of high-quality care that meets the need for timely and precise intervention.
Quick Treatment is Essential
Immediate treatment can minimize the long-term effects of stroke and even prevent death. From a state-of-the-art Emergency Department, St. Vincent’s Stroke Team includes; vascular neurologists, neurosurgeons, stroke trained nurses, advanced stroke practice providers, clinical pharmacists, case managers, rehabilitation specialists, as well as a stroke coordinator and a stroke navigator. Our team provides the kind of high-quality care that meets the need for timely and precise intervention.
Stroke Treatment: Time is Brain
“Time is Brain” sums up the process of swift destruction that begins when a person suffers a stroke. The longer the time between occurrence of a stroke and medical intervention, the more brain cells are destroyed.
Tissue plasminogen activator (t-PA) is a current approved FDA drug used for stroke treatment available today, and is used to treat acute ischemic stroke. This is a clot-dissolving drug that can diminish stroke symptoms. However, t-PA MUST be given within a few hours of the onset of stroke symptoms.
24/7 Thrombectomy is an innovative surgical procedure used to remove blood clots from arteries and veins that cause life-threatening conditions such as pulmonary embolism or an acute stroke.