When you have a stroke, every second counts.Through fast and expert intervention, Sentara works to save brain cells that can make the difference in your future quality of life.
Fight Stroke with Sentara
Fast diagnosis of stroke – results of the strong collaboration among emergency room physicians and stroke specialists
Stroke specialists include expert neurologists, neurosurgeons, and an interventional neuroradiologist
Clinical research trials in stroke treatment and prevention.
Sentara offers quality care through accredited primary stroke centers, as designated by the Joint Commission. To earn primary stroke center certification a hospital must meet national standards and guidelines for improving clinical outcomes for stroke patients. It also must meet critical elements for the long-term success in improving outcomes.
Sentara Primary Stroke Centers
Sentara CarePlex HospitalSentara Leigh Hospital Sentara Norfolk General Hospital
Sentara Obici Hospital
Sentara Princess Anne Hospital
Sentara Virginia Beach General Hospital Sentara Williamsburg Regional Medical Center
At these hospitals, emergency room physicians work with neurologists and an interventional neuroradiologist, board certified and specialty trained in neurovascular disease. They quickly assess and treat acute stroke symptoms and provide emergency neurology care. Improved quality outcomes due to accurate and speedy assessments, and administering of
tPA treatment on ischemic attacks can result in minimizing neurological damage and mortality risks – in effect preserving proper nervous system functions.
The Joint Commission, a national hospital accrediting organization, certifies top-rated stroke programs based on quality and safety in three areas: compliance with national standards for stroke care, clinical guidelines for care; and performance measurement guidelines.
To learn more about stroke care at Sentara, contact us or request an appointment with one of our neurology specialists.
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Types of Strokes
Signs and Symptoms of a Stroke
Stroke Effects and Evaluation
Stroke Treatment
Stroke Prevention
Sentara Primary Stroke Centers
The Joint Commission's Primary Stroke Center Certification
Primary Stroke Centers in Virginia