Stroke Care Center
Stroke, also called brain attack, occurs when blood flow to the brain is disrupted.
A stroke may cause physical and mental difficulties.
Although more strokes occur in the elderly, stroke may also strike middle-aged people.
Rehabilitation can help people regain life skills and learn new ways to do tasks.
Some symptoms may indicate the possibility of a serious condition.
Although most strokes occur in people older than 50, about one in 5,000 women ages 15 to 49 suffers a stroke each year.
Although their symptoms and effects can be similar, strokes and heart attacks are two different medical problems...
Medication to control high blood pressure only works if you take it.
Strokes don't have to be disabling or deadly.
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. Heart of Florida Regional Medical Center Designated Stroke Center's has an experienced stroke team with the expertise and technology to delivery life-saving care. At Heart of Florida Regional Medical Center, 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 – Heart of Florida Regional Medical Center’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 – Heart of Florida Regional Medical Center’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. Heart of Florida Regional Medical Center’s multidisciplinary rehabilitation team provides caring, personalized assistance to help patients meet their goals.
Heart of Florida Regional Medical Center is recognized as a Designated Stroke Center by Florida's Agency for Health Care Administration, and is dedicated to providing the highest quality of care to those individuals who experience a stroke. From the latest in emergency treatment to inpatient hospitalization and rehabilitation, patients are assured the best care from specialists in treating stroke patients with the latest medical technology. The Stroke Team is committed to aggressive early intervention, progressive treatment, and rehabilitation to maximum recovery.
