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Stroke treatment (Indianapolis)
Neurologists and neurosurgeons at Ascension St. Vincent in Indianapolis, deliver stroke care and rehabilitation to help you recover after a stroke.
Stroke care in Indianapolis
Neurologists and neurosurgeons at Ascension St. Vincent in Indianapolis, deliver stroke care and rehabilitation to help you recover after a stroke.
Why choose Ascension St. Vincent for stroke care
Select Ascension St. Vincent hospitals in Indiana have earned stroke care designations from The Joint Commission.* Ascension St. Vincent Hospital Indianapolis is designated as a Comprehensive Stroke Center. Ascension St. Vincent Anderson, Ascension St. Vincent Evansville and Ascension St. Vincent Kokomo are designated as Primary Stroke Centers.
At our designated stroke centers, we use advanced treatments to help minimize brain damage, improve blood flow to the brain and help prevent future strokes. With RAPID technology, an advanced imaging tool that provides quick identification of a stroke, our care teams can 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 a stroke, choosing an Ascension St. Vincent emergency room connects you to our network of stroke care, including access to specialized care when needed.
Stroke recovery and rehabilitation
Neurologists and neurosurgeons 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
Stroke symptoms can come on suddenly. Call 911 and go to the nearest ER if you experience any of the following symptoms:
- Sudden loss of balance
- Lost or unclear vision
- Face drooping or uneven smile
- Arm weakness
- Speech difficulty
A stroke occurs when there is a disruption in the blood supply to the brain. This disruption can come from a blocked blood vessel in the brain (ischemic stroke) or a blood vessel that ruptures and bleeds into the brain (hemorrhagic stroke).
In many cases, patients presenting with an acute stroke are suffering from an intracranial large vessel occlusion. This medical emergency is caused by a blood clot obstructing flow to a major brain artery.
If you think someone is having a stroke, call 911 right away. Stay with the person and note the time they began to have symptoms. This information can help the emergency room care team.
If you or a loved one are experiencing a stroke — every second counts. Call 911 and go to the nearest ER.
When someone experiences stroke symptoms that go away in a short period of time (typically less than an hour), it may be considered a TIA (transient ischemic attack.) When blood flow to the brain is interrupted for a short period (usually less than five minutes), it may be a sign of a future stroke. TIA is an emergency like stroke. If you experience signs of a stroke or TIA, don't wait to see if the symptoms go away.
Emergent treatment for ischemic stroke may include:
- IV thrombolytic - medication used to dissolve clot and restore blood flow
- Mechanical thrombectomy - procedure to remove a clot blocking blood flow to the brain
Your doctors, nurses, and rehabilitation therapists help you recover after a stroke and help prevent a future stroke.
Outcomes
Ascension stroke care teams closely monitor and evaluate procedural outcomes to ensure the safest care for you and your loved ones. The data below summarizes the most current outcomes at Ascension St. Vincent Hospital.
Neurointerventional Lab Thrombectomy (NIL)
In many cases, patients presenting with an acute stroke are suffering from an intracranial large vessel occlusion. This medical emergency is caused by a blood clot obstructing flow to a major brain artery. This leads to an insufficient amount of blood supply to the brain. If untreated, the brain tissue may die, causing a stroke.
| 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| IV Thrombolytic | |||
| TNK administrations | 86 | 54 | 51 |
| Symptomatic Intracranial Hemorrhage | 2.6% | 3.8% | 5.4% |
| Thrombectomy | |||
| Thrombectomies Performed | 204 | 136 | 140 |
| Rate of Substantial Reperfusion | 95.7% | 95.6% | 95.6% |
| Thrombectomy Deaths | 6.0% | 4.0% | 5.7% |
| Carotid Intervention: 30 Day Stroke or Death Rate | |||
| Carotid Interventions Performed | 145 | 77 | 93 |
| Symptomatic Stroke or Death Rate | 0.0% | 3.1% | 2.4% |
| Asymptomatic Stroke or Death Rate | 0.0% | 4.4% | 1.9% |
| Combined | 0.0% | 3.8% | 2.1% |
| EVD Complications/CSF Infection Rate | |||
| 0% | 6% | 2% | |
Get a second opinion
If you have questions about your diagnosis or treatment plan, a second opinion can help you better understand your options. Our stroke specialists can review your medical records and history to provide an additional perspective. Before your appointment, check with your insurance provider to find out if a second opinion is covered. We can request your medical records from your doctor on your behalf so they can be shared before your visit.
Our locations
Comprehensive Stroke Centers
Primary Stroke Centers
If you are experiencing a life-threatening emergency, go directly to the ER or call 911.
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