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 to minimize the effects of a stroke. the stroke care team at East Georgia Regional Medical Center delivers potentially life-saving care for ischemic and hemorrhagic strokes.
At East Georgia Regional Medical Center, we provide:
- Speed – Treatments given during the first three hours after a stroke can greatly reduce or even reverse the effects of stroke, so stroke care professionals are ready to jump into action immediately.
- Knowledge – Doctors, nurses, emergency professionals and other specialists meet high educational standards, and are specially trained to identify stroke symptoms and administer treatments.
- Technology – The stroke care team at East Georgia Regional Medical Center utilizes advanced testing and imaging technology, allowing them to identify the type of stroke within minutes so they are able to begin treatment. A 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.
The highly trained stroke care team delivers potentially life-saving care for ischemic and hemorrhagic strokes, and can perform minimally invasive treatment options, such as:
- Angioplasty and stent placement to open blocked arteries and veins
- Embolizing agents (clotting medications) delivered by catheter to stop blood flow resulting from hemorrhagic strokes
- Thrombolitic therapies that deliver clot-dissolving medicine to treat ischemic strokes
- Minimally invasive surgery to remove a clot, or repair arteries and veins
Following a stoke, rehabilitation care is there to help individuals regain their independence. The multidisciplinary rehabilitation team at East Georgia Regional Medical Center provides caring, personalized assistance to help patients meet their goals.