A stroke is a medical emergency. Quick treatment could save your life or greatly improve your chances of recovery. The most effective treatment for stroke, which involves newer medicines made available in recent years, must begin within a few hours from the onset. That is why it is important for you to get to a hospital immediately for the treatment to work.
At Riley Hospital, our Stroke Team immediately springs into action when a patient arrives at the hospital with stroke symptoms. Our emergency department staff quickly determines how severe the stroke is and whether the patient meets certain health criteria to be a candidate for sophisticated "clot busting" drugs. These drugs must be administered within three hours of the first symptom of stroke.
Our Stroke Team, made up of highly qualified and professional physicians, nurses and therapists, will initiate treatment based on each patient's individual circumstances. So, patients receive complete, compassionate, personalized medical care to aid in their recovery.
Every second counts when you're having a stroke. If you suspect you or someone else is having a stroke, don't wait. Call 9-1-1 immediately and get to the hospital right away!