Stroke Overview
En Español (Spanish Version)
Stroke is a brain injury. It occurs when the brain's blood supply is interrupted. Without oxygen and nutrients from blood, brain tissue dies quickly (less than 10 minutes). This causes a sudden function loss.
Treatments for Stroke En Español (Spanish Version)
The treatment and management of stroke involves enormous commitments of time and personnel. After surgical treatment and/or medication, the focus of treatment shifts to rehabilitation.
Other Treatments for Stroke
En Español (Spanish Version)
Treatment for the acute episode of a stroke is either medical or surgical, but medical therapies are much more common.
Rehabilitation-Teamwork and Determination
Baptist Health System offers San Antonio an array of rehabilitation services for adult patients who have experienced stroke, brain, and congenital or progressive neurological syndromes.
Starting Now - Stroke Education Program
Are you or a family member at risk of having a stroke or currently recovering from a stoke? Attend our free weekly classes and learn more about stroke.
Stroke Awareness Resources
See a list of helpful links.
Support Groups
At Baptist Medical Center and St. Luke’s Baptist Hospital we facilitate stroke support groups and peer visitation.