| Centennial Medical Plaza | 8 Mins |
| The Medical Center of Aurora - South | 63 Mins |
| North Suburban Medical Center | 12 Mins |
| Presbyterian/St. Lukes Medical Center | 41 Mins |
| Rose Medical Center | 4 Mins |
| Sky Ridge Medical Center | 13 Mins |
| Swedish Medical Center | 3 Mins |
| Swedish Southwest ER | 18 Mins |
The first hour is most critical to the long-term outcome when treating strokes. Patients who receive initial treatment within the first hour have a significantly higher likelihood of recovery.
Patient treatment plans are created by an interdisciplinary team of physicians who customize all available technologies to optimize the best outcome for each patient.
Neuro-endovascular techniques also are used in the treatment of:
Stroke symptoms differ depending on which area of the brain is affected. There are 3 different mechanisms for strokes. In a thrombotic stroke, a blood clot forms at a narrowed or damaged area in an artery to the brain. In an embolic stroke, a blood clot in another part of the body breaks loose, travels through the body, and becomes stuck in an artery to the brain. In a hemorrhagic stroke, an artery ruptures, and blood leaks out into the brain, which prevents blood from getting to the brain tissue in the surrounding area. Hemorrhagic strokes usually occur in those with high blood pressure.
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If this is a medical emergency, please call 9-1-1.
Whether you or a loved one are concerned about stroke, we encourage you to schedule an appointment with your physician.
You also can turn to a HealthONE-affiliated stroke specialist.
From prevention, initial diagnostics and intervention to ongoing care and rehabilitation, having the right expertise close at hand can dramatically affect recovery. And your quality of life.
Evaluate your risk for stroke by exploring your family history and personal lifestyle. Keep in mind, you cannot control some risk factors, such as age, family history, gender and race.
But risk factors such as high blood pressure, high cholesterol, stress, diet and exercise are things you can control. work to control it.
Strokes are classified according to their course in time:
