If you or a loved one is experiencing symptoms of a stroke — every second counts. Signs of a stroke include sudden loss of balance, lost or unclear vision, face drooping or uneven smile, arm weakness and difficulty speaking. Ascension St. Vincent stroke centers and emergency rooms deliver advanced stroke care 24/7. Our doctors specialize in treating stroke and transient ischemic attacks (TIA). We quickly work together to help improve blood flow to the brain, stop a brain bleed, and help prevent future strokes.
By answering these questions, you can start to better understand your risk:
- Are you over 65?
- Do you have a family history of stroke?
- Do you smoke?
- Have you had a prior stroke or heart attack?
- Do you have high blood pressure, diabetes, high cholesterol, heart disease, peripheral artery disease, AFib, heart valve disease or sickle cell anemia?
If you answered "yes" to any of these questions, it may be important for you to talk to your primary care doctor about your risk for stroke.
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Ascension hospitals across Indiana have earned the designation Primary Stroke Center or Comprehensive Stroke Center by The Joint Commission*. At our stroke centers, we use advanced treatments that help minimize brain damage, improve blood flow to the brain and help prevent future strokes. With RAPID technology, an imaging tool that provides quick identification of a stroke, our team is able to respond quickly, helping to reduce the damage caused by a stroke.
Our highly specialized stroke care helps support better outcomes at a time when you need it most. If you have signs of stroke choosing an Ascension St. Vincent emergency room connects you to our network of comprehensive stroke care.
Comprehensive Stroke Center
Primary Stroke Center
Stroke recovery and rehabilitation
Our neurologists and care teams at Ascension St. Vincent specialize in stroke care and recovery. We listen to understand you and your health concerns. Then your care team of doctors, nurses, physical therapists, occupational therapists and speech therapists work with you to create a care plan that's right for you. Our rehabilitation care team provides daily therapies and monitors your progress to help you meet your goals.
Your care doesn't stop when you leave the hospital. We can connect you to transitional care in your home, an outpatient stroke rehabilitation center or skilled nursing facilities. Our goal is to improve your quality of life after a stroke.
Frequently asked questions about stroke
