Stroke Care
Providing the region’s most comprehensive treatment options
Having a stroke is a serious medical emergency, and St. Luke’s is committed to providing comprehensive stroke care. A stroke happens when blood flow is blocked from the brain. Often, this is because of a blood clot or a rupture. The faster a patient can get to our emergency room after the initial signs of a stroke, the more options are available to minimize damage.
BE FAST! to Spot a Stroke
It's important to be able to spot the signs of a stroke so you can get
medical attention as soon as possible. One way to do this is to remember
the acronym BE FAST.
- Balance: watch for a loss of balance
- Eyes: ask about vision loss
- Face: look for an uneven smile
- Arms: check if one arm is weaker
- Speech: listen for slurred speech
- Time: call 911 right away
Options for Stroke Treatment
If appropriate for the patient’s symptoms, we offer the clot-busting
drug tPA (tissue plasminogen activator), which is given through an IV.
St. Luke’s also offers endovascular stroke thrombectomies, the most advanced stroke treatment option for large-vessel ischemic stroke patients.
Stroke Rehabilitation
Once an active stroke is resolved, stroke rehabilitation is essential.
St. Luke’s Stroke Rehab Program provides comprehensive rehab to help patients recover from a wide range
of stroke-related difficulties, on both an inpatient and outpatient basis.
To learn more, contact St. Luke's Stroke Program Coordinator Stan Sadenwasser at 218.249.5652 or stan.sadenwasser@slhduluth.com.
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