An ischemic stroke occurs as a result of an obstruction within a blood vessel supplying blood to the brain. It accounts for 87 percent of all stroke cases.Treatment for ischemic stroke involves the use of thrombolytic drugs, which help dissolve the blood clot causing the stroke and restore blood flow ...
All 10 hospitals in Santa Clara County are currently certified stroke centers by the Joint Commission Primary Stroke Certification Program or DNV. Learn about the our Primary Stroke Centers, Comprehensive Stroke Centers, and Thrombectomy-Capable Stroke Center.
Learn how depression not only affects your brain and behavior, but your entire body. Stroke survivors who are depressed may be less likely to follow treatment plans and may be more irritable or have changes in personality.
Get connected to your local stroke support groups in Santa Clara County. The Pacific Stroke Association has full comprehensive list of local Stroke Support Groups and many resources for stroke survivors and their caregivers.
9-1-1 Improves Chances for Timely Treatment of Stroke The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reports that stroke kills someone every four minutes. It’s also the leading cause of serious long-term disability in the United States. Equally important is recognizing that stroke can occur at any age, and ...
Primary Stroke Center (PSC) Primary Stroke Center Certification recognizes hospitals that meet standards to support better outcomes for stroke care. Standards include: A dedicated stroke-focused program Staffing by qualified medical professionals trained in stroke care Individualized care to meet stroke patients’ needs Patient involvement in ...
Your wellbeing and emotional resilience is essential as we work to help our community through the COVD-19 outbreak. High levels of Stress, Depression and Anxiety significantly increase a risk of a Stroke. Stroke remains to be the #1 cause of adult disability and #5 cause of death in the United ...
