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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.
View article on Neurologist Dr. Emil Matarese as he is featured in the Bucks County Courier Times, "One doctor's mission to spread the message of stroke prevention"
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.
- Integrated Emergency Response Team
EMS personnel specially trained to recognize and evaluate stroke victims and provide immediate transport for treatment
- Emergency Room-based Rapid Response Stroke Team
with critical care services supported by the St. Mary Trauma Center, Bucks County's only state-accredited Trauma Center
- Stroke-Trained Neurologists
Stroke-Trained NeuroSurgeons
- Acute Stroke Program Coordinator, a nurse practioner who oversees the standards of care for acute stroke patients and provides education to nursing staff, patients and families
- Thrombolytic Therapy (tPA)
- Stroke Care Unit specializing in inpatient and critical care
- Nursing Staff specially trained in monitoring and treatment of stroke
- Rehabilitation and Physical Medicine inpatient and outpatient service
Physical therapy, speech therapy, occupational and recreational therapy
- CAT Scan and laboratory testing available 24 hours a day, 365 days a year
- Home Health Care and Follow-up Services
- Social Services discharge planning
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.
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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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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 GuidelinesTM Stroke Performance Achievement indicators and Quality Measures for two consecutive 12-month intervals
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