Stroke Center at Ellis

The nationally recognized Stroke Center at Ellis Hospital is the region's most comprehensive resource for stroke education, screenings, and prevention.

Honors

The Ellis Stroke Center is designated as a New York State Stroke Center by the NYS Department of Health and was one of the first hospitals in the state to earn Primary Stroke Center accreditation by the Joint Commission. In 2007, Ellis became the first hospital in the state to achieve a GOLD Award from the American Stroke Association for its success in using the Get with The Guidelines quality improvement program.

Every Minute Counts

Today, stroke can be treatable with new drug therapies, especially in the first few hours after symptoms appear. Recognizing stroke symptoms and getting to the hospital emergency room for help is more important than ever before. The sooner a stroke patient receives medical attention, the sooner lifesaving treatment can begin. Our regional Stroke Center offers information about stroke to the community and puts stroke survivors in contact with support services and resources.

Our Comprehensive Stroke Center has everything to speed your recovery:

State-of-the-art equipment, including a 64-slice CT scanner, for fast, accurate diagnosis
Stroke specialists - including neuroradiologists, neurointerventionists, neurosurgeons and neurologists - for immediate intervention
Nurses with advanced neuroscience training
State-of-the-art brain surgery
The latest, most effective treatments to reduce brain damage and speed recovery
Early rehabilitation services to get you back to the life you deserve

Stroke is Brain Attack

Stroke is a "brain attack" that cuts off vital blood oxygen to the brain cells that control everything we do - from speaking, to walking, to breathing. Most strokes occur when arteries are blocked by blood clots or by the gradual build-up of plaque. Some strokes can be caused by arteries that rupture when weak spots on the blood vessel wall break. For someone who is having a stroke, emergency medical treatment could make all the difference - the difference between life and death, between recovery and lifelong impairment.

If you or a loved one is showing symptoms of stroke, then get treatment fast. Urgent treatment is critical. Every minute counts. Even a half an hour delay can increase your chances of disability or death.

So, if you believe that you're having a stroke, don't waste time. Go where you'll have the best chance for the fullest recovery ... Call 911. And get to Ellis Hospital

To receive information about stroke and to learn to reduce your risk of stroke, contact the Stroke Center at Ellis Hospital at 518.243-1310.

Stroke Center

Stroke Center Main
Stroke Risk Factors
Stroke Symptoms
Testimonial

For more information or education about stroke and to learn how to reduce your risk, contact the Stroke Center at Ellis Hospital at 518.243-1310.



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