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"Time is Brain"
 The
Neuroscience Institute Stroke Program combines highly trained
staff, advanced technology and a concentration in patient
education to bring quality and comprehensive stroke
care to Mercer County.
The Stroke Team consists of neurologists, emergency
room staff, nurses, primary care physicians as well as radiologists
to provide rapid care to those affected by stroke.
At least one neurologist and nurse are on call 24 hours a
day, 7 days a week, to respond quickly
to stroke patients who are brought to the medical center.
The Stroke Team is active in distributing information
regarding signs, treatment and prevention of strokes to hospital employees,
patients, and the surrounding community. Education related to stroke
recognition and timely response is key to improved clinical outcomes.
Early warning signs include:
- Sudden numbness or weakness of the face, arm or leg, especially
on one side of the body
- Sudden confusion, trouble speaking or understanding
- Sudden trouble seeing in one or both eyes
- Sudden trouble walking, dizziness, loss of balance or coordination
- Sudden, severe headache with no known cause
In addition to responding the emergent stroke
patient, the Neuroscience Institute coordinates a number of clinical
trials related to stroke intervention and thereby stroke outcome.
For more information, please call the Neuroscience Institute at
609-599-5792.
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