Stroke Care
Every minute matters
Many health problems do take care of themselves over time, but some symptoms may indicate the possibility of a serious condition and should be evaluated immediately by a health care provider.
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Many risk factors for stroke can be changed or managed, while others that relate to hereditary or natural processes cannot be changed.
Strokes can be classified into two main categories. Learn more.
Many risk factors for stroke can be changed or managed, while others that relate to hereditary or natural processes cannot be changed.
Although there is no cure for stroke, advanced medical and surgical treatments are now available, giving many stroke victims hope for optimal recovery.
Rehabilitation does not reverse or undo the damage caused by a stroke, but rather helps restore the individual to optimal health, functioning, and well-being.
The effects of stroke vary from person to person based on the type, severity, and location of the stroke.
Stroke is the fourth largest cause of death, ranking behind diseases of the heart, all forms of cancer, and lower respiratory disease.
High-quality stroke care
When a patient comes to the hospital with stroke symptoms, it’s crucial to make a proper diagnosis quickly in order to begin treatment — immediate treatment can help avoid or minimize the effects of stroke. Wuesthoff’s experienced stroke team has the expertise and technology to delivery life-saving care. At Wuesthoff, you can count on:
- Speed – Treatments given during the first three hours after a stroke can greatly reduce or even reverse the effects of stroke, so our stroke care professionals are ready to jump into action immediately.
- Expertise – Wuesthoff’s doctors, nurses, emergency professionals and other specialists meet high educational standards, and are specially trained to identify stroke symptoms and administer the latest treatments.
- Technology – Wuesthoff’s stroke care experts utilize the most advanced testing and imaging technology available, allowing them to identify the type of stroke within minutes so they are able to begin treatment. Our 64-slice CT scanner provides the necessary speed and resolution required for rapid imaging of blood vessels in the brain, so doctors can begin treatment as quickly as possible.
Expert treatment for stroke
Our highly trained stroke care experts are well equipped to deliver life-saving care for ischemic and hemorrhagic strokes, and can perform the latest, minimally invasive treatment options:
- Angioplasty and stent placement are used to open blocked arteries and veins.
- Embolizing agents (clotting medications) are delivered by catheter to stop blood flow resulting from hemorrhagic strokes.
- Thrombolitic therapy, which is also delivered by catheter, uses clot-dissolving medicine to treat ischemic strokes.
- Minimally invasive surgery can be used to remove a clot, or repair arteries and veins.
Stroke care extends through recovery
Our rehabilitation care is designed to help individuals regain their independence, and includes specialized services for stroke recovery. Wuesthoff’s multidisciplinary rehabilitation team provides caring, personalized assistance to help patients meet their goals.
Wuesthoff Medical Center-Rockledge and Wuesthoff Medical Center-Melbourne have both received the highly coveted Gold Seal of Approval™ from the Joint Commission for Primary Stroke Center certification. This achievement recognizes that Wuesthoff’s medical and clinical staffs follow specific criteria developed by the American Stroke Association and adopted by The Joint Commission to ensure proper care for stroke patients and to improve their recovery.