Conditions and Treatments

Strokes

Stroke is the fifth leading cause of death and the first cause of adult disability in the United States. At Health First Neurosciences, our expert and advanced approach to stroke care and treatment is one of the many way we're working to reduce the instance of stroke. And while we treat the majority of stroke cases with more traditional methods and minimally invasive options aren't right for everyone, we are the only facility in the area to use the biplane endo/angio suite, which can expand the window of time that stroke patients can be treated by up to 12 hours. (Traditionally, the window is three to four hours after the onset of stroke symptoms.)

Other Treatments

Health First Neurosciences also offers a comprehensive list of alternative and more traditional treatments, including intravenous tPA (a medication that dissolves blood clots and is administered through an IV), which is most commonly the first choice in stroke treatment when given within three hours after the onset of stroke systems.

While treatment methods differ by the individual needs of the patient, patients can take comfort in knowing that our team will be there when you need them. And if need be, so is our life-saving biplane endo/angio suite technology.

More On The Biplane Endo/Angio Suite

How does this operating suite help save lives and prevent brain damage?

It allows patients to be treated after the window of safety for traditional stroke treatments, including intravenous tPA, has passed. And by providing real-time three-dimensional image guidance, it helps the interventional neurologist see exactly where the catheter-based clot retrieval device needs to go, and further ensures that no areas of blood clots are overlooked. It even eliminates the need to transfer patients to another room for scanning during the procedure

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What Is A Stroke?

A stroke occurs when blood flow to a part of the brain stops, depriving the brain of the blood and oxygen it needs. Also known as a "brain attack", a stroke can cause a large number of brain cells to die, which can result in permanent disability and death. If you or a loved one is experiencing the symptoms of a stroke, it is imperative to call 911 or seek medical attention immediately.