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Highpoint Health – 萨姆纳 with Ascension Saint Thomas is a Primary 中风 Center (PSC) serving 萨姆纳 County and surrounding areas. Our goal is to provide the highest quality stroke care so you can get back to your life as quickly and fully as possible. Part of that care is educating our community on preventable risk factors and how to recognize the symptoms of a stroke. 因为时间就是大脑. The sooner you can get to a hospital if you are experiencing stroke symptoms, the better your chance of survival and a full recovery.
As Primary 中风 Center, we offer emergency care, 24/7成像, and round-the-clock neurology coverage with our neuro住院医师 and teleneurology. We also administer 溶栓, a.k.a. “抗凝血药”."
Things move fast in the ED because “time equals brain” in acute (sudden onset) stroke. Time is of great importance in the ED during a stroke. The activity may seem chaotic, but there is a purpose for every action. Blood tests, heart monitoring, X-rays and a CT exam will happen very quickly. The key question for your family will be the “time of last known normal.” This is very important, as it helps determine the type of treatment for the stroke patient.
Other conditions with similar symptoms to stroke and TIA will need to be ruled out to diagnose stroke. Some of these include seizures, 晕倒, 低血糖, 偏头痛, 心脏问题, or other general medical conditions. The type of stroke must also be determined. Treatment for each type of stroke is unique.
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There are many types of imaging you may receive. Here are some of the more common scenarios:
Thrombolytic medications (also called clot busters) work by dissolving blood clots that are blocking the blood flow to the brain. This treatment may be used for a person who is having a stroke caused by clots that block blood flow to the brain (ischemic stroke). These medications can only be given within 4.5 hours of the onset of stroke symptoms.
We offer inpatient neurology care through our neuro住院医师, 住院医师, and an agreement with Vanderbilt University Medical Center for teleneurology services.