Stroke Treatment
Stroke Treatment
Every minute is critical in stroke treatment. Mobility, speech, vision and memory are just some of the abilities that can be adversely affected by a stroke. The staff at Baptist hospitals in San Antonio and New Braunfels understand that treating you quickly and according to the best stroke practices will preserve more brain function and a better quality of life for you after a stroke.
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Stroke Care at Baptist Health System
Baptist Health System offers the community's first Brain and Stroke Network. Through it, we deliver accredited, award-winning stroke care at five of our hospitals, including:
- Primary Stroke Center Certification - the first hospital system in San Antonio to achieve
- The highest level of stroke care available at St. Luke's Baptist Hospital's Comprehensive Stroke Center - the first hospital in San Antonio to achieve this distinction
- Advanced stroke care at Northeast Baptist Hospital, including the first Level II Thrombectomy-Capable/Primary Plus Stroke Certification in Texas
- 24/7 adult neurosurgery coverage at all five hospitals, with pediatric coverage at North Central Baptist Hospital
- iSchemaView RAPID-technology for stroke emergencies
- Access to clot-busting drugs, including tPA
- Stroke telemedicine services
- Stroke education programs
- Experienced physical, occupational and speech therapists trained in Inpatient Stroke Rehabilitation and Outpatient Stroke Rehabilitation
Awards and Accreditations for Our System’s Stroke Care
Baptist Health System is proud that our hospitals have been acknowledged with nationally recognized awards and accreditations. Included are the first Level 1 Comprehensive Stroke Center in San Antonio and the first Level II Thrombectomy-Capable/Primary Plus Stroke Certification in Texas.
- The Joint Commission’s Primary Stroke Center Advanced Certification
- American Stroke Association’s Get With The Guidelines – Stroke Gold Plus Award
- American Stroke Association’s Target: Stroke Honor Roll
- DNV-GL Healthcare Designation Comprehensive Stroke Center at St. Luke's Baptist Hospital
- The first Level II Thrombectomy-Capable/Primary Plus Stroke Certification in Texas at Northeast Baptist Hospital
What Is Stroke?
Stroke, also called brain attack, occurs when blood flow to the brain is disrupted. Disruption in blood flow is caused when either a blood clot or piece of plaque blocks one of the vital blood vessels in the brain (ischemic stroke), or when a blood vessel in the brain bursts, spilling blood into surrounding tissues (hemorrhagic stroke).
Signs and Symptoms of Stroke
Stroke is the fifth leading cause of death in the United States. Help prevent death and disability by learning the signs and symptoms of stroke. Acting FAST can get patients the treatment they need to decrease the likelihood of brain damage.
- Balance: Sudden loss of balance or coordination
- Eyes:Sudden vision loss, blurred vision, or double vision
- Face: Drooping or numbness on one side of the face
- Arms: Weakness or numbness in one arm
- Speech: Slurred speech, difficulty speaking, or inability to understand speech
- Time: Call 911 immediately if you or someone you know experiences any of these symptoms.
If a person is having trouble with these basic commands, call 911 immediately.
