

Primary Stroke Center
Rapid-response
treatment for stroke offers the greatest chance for recovery. St. Mary
Medical Center is a Primary Stroke Center that is fully
equipped and staffed to provide state-of-the-art rapid evaluation and
treatment for stroke.
| Stroke is the third leading cause of death and the number cause of
disability. Most strokes are preventable and many are
treatable. The most important factor is to seek immediate medical
care. Once stroke occurs, the goal is to lessen the potentially
debilitating effects, prevent further damage to the brain and reduce the
medical and physical complications following a stroke. Immediate
medical care is critical to achieving the best outcome. Know the warning signs and
seek immediate medical treatment at the first signs of stroke. CAT
scans and MRIs are among brain imaging techniques to diagnose the cause
and extent of stroke. |
 Take 2 to Save 2 on May 2
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NEWS ON DEMAND Dr. Emil Matarese
discusses stroke risks with Rasa Kaye on KYW Health Report.
More Stroke News From
St.
Mary Medical Center
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NEW FOR
2010! FREE! Educational
Sessions for Stroke Survivors and Family Caregivers. Click
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The St. Mary Primary Stroke Center
earned the Joint Commission Gold Seal of Approval
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The American
Heart Association and American Stroke Association recognize St. Mary
Medical Center for consistent adherence to all Get With The
Guidelines™ Stroke Performance Achievement indicators and
Quality Measures for two consecutive 12-month intervals
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Stroke Center Key
Elements
A multi-disciplinary team of health care professionals utilize
established medical protocols to provide accurate diagnosis and prompt
treatment for stroke.
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The American Heart Association and
American Stroke Association recognize St. Mary Medical Center for
achieving at least two years of consistent adherence to
Get With The Guidelines™ program quality
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Once stroke occurs, the goal is to minimize potential damage. That is why
immediate medical care is so important. Many new treatments work only if given
within a few hours after the onset of stroke. Rapid-response stroke care begins
with an assessment by trained EMS personnel and/or upon arrival in the Emergency
Services department of the hospital. Emergency room physicians and
stroke-trained neurologists are part of the 24-hour on-call stroke response
team.
Evaluation and Diagnostic
Tests
Diagnostic tests used to determine the best
course of treatment include:
After tests and evaluation are complete than a course of treatment is
selected.
Stroke caused by a blockage If the stroke is an blockage
of blood to the brain, treatment could include
Stroke as a result of hemorrhage If the stroke is caused
by hemorrhage, treatment could include
Most patients experiencing stroke are hospitalized and monitoring and
treatment continues with nursing and other healthcare professionals trained in
stroke care.
Rehabilitation and follow-up care helps to restore functions lost as a result
of stroke. The human brain is highly adaptable and patients can learn new
ways of functioning.
Health professionals at St. Mary Medical Center conduct free stroke
assessments periodically throughout the year. Call 215.710.5888 to be put
on a notification list for the next Stroke Screening. "Brain attack" or
stroke remains the nation’s third leading cause of death as well as a leading
cause of disability.
A personal risk assessment includes:
Stroke Support
Meetings are held the second Tuesday of each month at
3:30 p.m. in the Rehab Dining Area, third floor of hospital. All
stroke survivors and families are welcome. Reservations are not
required. Call 215.710.5828 for more information. |
Become a Stroke Survivor
Volunteer
If you are a stroke survivor, your knowledge and experience can help
and support other stroke victims and their cargivers. You can choose
the times convenient to you to visit with patients at St. Mary who have
experienced a stroke.
If you are interested in being a Stroke Survivor Volunteer, please
contact Lil Schonewolf (lschonewolf@stmaryhealthcare.org
) in Volunteer Services at 215.710.2096.
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Our Community Education Department has several
programs to educate the community about risk factors of stroke and preventive
steps to minimize those risks. Call 215.710.5888 for more information.
Information regarding The Power to End
Stroke Campaign
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