Comprehensive Stroke Care
Stroke Care
Stroke is a disease that affects the arteries leading to and within the brain. It’s the main cause of adult disability and the fifth leading cause of death in the United States.
It’s extremely important to identify and treat a stroke as quickly as possible, which is why North Carolina Neuroscience & Spine Center has a dedicated stroke care team. This team of physicians, clinicians and support staff are trained to care for stroke patients quickly, effectively and compassionately.
Working Together for You
At North Carolina Neuroscience & Spine Center, our multidisciplinary stroke team works to reduce the effects of stroke by providing prompt evaluation and treatment of stroke symptoms.
The stroke services care team at North Carolina Neuroscience & Spine Center includes:
- Emergency Department Physicians
- Neurohospitalist
- Neuroscience Team
- Pharmacists
- Physical, Occupational, and Speech-Language Therapists as well as other members of the Rehabilitation Team
- Care Coordinators
- Nurse Professionals and Technicians
- Dieticians
- Respiratory Therapists
- Radiologists
- Laboratory
Not only will you find immediate support from every member of the team, but they’ll also work with you to provide expert follow-up care.
Nationally Recognized Stroke Care
North Carolina Neuroscience & Spine Center is a certified Comprehensive Stroke Center. This means that North Carolina Neuroscience & Spine Center has met criteria developed by the Joint Commission in conjunction with the American Stroke Association and provides exceptional care that meets the unique needs of a stroke patient and improves outcomes.
North Carolina Neuroscience & Spine Center has been a Joint Commission approved Stroke Center since 2011.
UNC Health Rex: Comprehensive Stroke Center
24/7 Stroke Care
North Carolina Neuroscience & Spine Center performs Endovascular Thrombectomies for stroke patients, 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Our team includes highly qualified and experienced physicians who can perform the treatment at any time. An Endovascular thrombectomy (EVT) is a specialized surgical procedure used to remove a blood clot from the brain during an ischemic stroke – a stroke caused by a blood clot in the brain. The procedure involves placing a catheter into the brain and removing the clot that is causing the stroke.
Since North Carolina Neuroscience & Spine Center implemented the Neurointerventional Radiology (NIR) Program, 49% of ischemic stroke patients that received an EVT improved so significantly they were able to be discharged back home or to inpatient rehabilitation. Removing blood clots from the brain leads to better outcomes for stroke patients, including greater independence and mobility.
Advanced Technology and Treatments
When a stroke occurs, every second counts.
Our stroke team is trained to diagnose and treat these types of stroke quickly and effectively. Treatment options include:
- Anticoagulants
- Antiplatelets
- Carotid Endarterectomy
- Clot-Dissolving Intravenous Medications
UNC Health Rex: Stroke Systems of Care
Risk Factors for Stroke
- High blood pressure
- Smoking
- Diabetes
- Obesity
These and other risk factors such as a family history of stroke, race (particularly African-American), poor diet, lack of exercise and having other heart problems like atrial fibrillation or congestive heart failure can stack the odds of a stroke against you.
Recognize Signs and Symptoms of Stroke: BE FAST
Recovery
Every stroke patient will also meet with a Care Coordinator who will work with your care team to ensure you are getting the continued help you need through rehabilitation, home care, fitness experts or nutrition experts.
Stroke Survivor Returns to UNC Rex to Thank Care Team
Contact Us For An Appointment
The care team at North Carolina Neuroscience & Spine Center can help you decide on the treatment that’s best for you. They specialize in minimally invasive surgery and are experienced in diagnosing and treating disorders and diseases, using the newest techniques for relieving pain and returning you to an active lifestyle. To make an appointment at North Carolina Neuroscience & Spine Center call 919-784-7550.
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