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Overview
UR Medicine's Primary Stroke Center at Highland Hospital offers world-class treatment and prevention of stroke. Receiving medical attention as early as possible within the first three hours of a stroke can be the difference between life and death—a complete recovery or a lifetime of disability. The stroke code response team can research patient history, perform neurological exams, blood tests, and CT scans and interpret them after a patient's arrival in the Emergency Department. Their expertise is just as impressive as their timing.
Services
Stroke comes in many forms and affects many systems of the body. Complete stroke treatment requires a comprehensive approach. We provide a range of services with the quality and expertise necessary to help increase the chances of successful outcomes.
We offer:
- A dedicated stroke code response team headed by one of our board-certified neurologists in collaboration with our board-certified Emergency Physicians and available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week
- Sophisticated brain imaging and monitoring equipment, including computerized tomography (CT), magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), and magnetic resonance angiography (MRA)
- A specialized stroke inpatient unit
- Outpatient services that range from risk assessment to strategies for preventing stroke recurrence
- Acute and ongoing rehabilitation programs including physical, occupational, and speech therapy
- Outreach programs such as community education, stroke screenings, and Emergency Medical Service (EMS) personnel events