Doylestown Hospital Stroke Resource Center
DOYLESTOWN HOSPITAL IS DESIGNATED
AS A STROKE RESOURCE CENTER BY THE
AMERICAN HEART ASSOCIATION AND
AMERICAN STROKE ASSOCIATION.
A stroke is an interruption of the blood supply to any part of
the brain. When part of the brain does not get blood flow due
to a blocked or ruptured blood vessel, that part of the brain
starts to die. A stroke is sometimes called a "brain attack."
Stroke is the number 3 cause of death in the United States,
behind diseases of the heart and cancer. Approximately every
40 seconds, someone in the United States has a stroke. About
795,000 Americans each year suffer a new or recurrent stroke.
That means, on average, a stroke occurs every 40 seconds.
HERE'S HOW THE STROKE TEAM AT DOYLESTOWN HOSPITAL
RESPONDS IN AN EMERGENCY:
- When a call comes in to 911, emergency personnel are trained to
assess potential stroke. Emergency Medical Services notify the
Doylestown Hospital Emergency Department of a suspected
stroke victim and the acute stroke team is put on alert.
- The stroke team confirms whether the person is experiencing a
stroke or another medical emergency. A brain scan checks for
bleeding.
- If within the three-hour window, the patient may be treated with a
clot-busting drug called tPA. Strict criteria apply and not all stroke
patients are eligible.
- Different treatment is recommended if the patient is not eligible
for tPA.
- If needed, the patient is hospitalized in a unit with nurses
specifically trained in stroke care.
- Following a stroke, other hospital services may be recommended,
including occupational, speech and physical therapies.
- Social workers help the patient and family assess their needs
after discharge.
- Monthly support group meetings assist patients and families |
during recovery and beyond.
STROKE IS A MEDICAL EMERGENCY! TIME IS BRAIN!!!!
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