Neuroscience

Stroke

Neuroscience

Stroke

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Stroke Treatments and Technologies

Minimizing Time to Emergency Stroke Treatment

At OhioHealth, we respond rapidly and expertly in the evaluation, diagnosis and treatment of stroke, when every minute counts.

Leading-Edge, Minimally Invasive Stroke Treatments

Advanced stroke treatments and technologies our physicians use at OhioHealth include:

  • TPA (Tissue Plasminogen Activator)
  • Penumbra System®
  • MERCI® Retrieval System
  • Solitaire™ FR Revascularization Device
  • Trevo® Pro Retrieval System
  • Surgical prevention and repair

Surgical Stroke Prevention and Aneurysm Repair

In some instances, stroke patients may require surgical treatment to open blocked arteries to prevent future strokes or repair an aneurysm. Our neurosurgeons and neurointerventional radiologists perform the following procedures:

  • Angioplasty and stenting
  • Carotid endartectomy
  • Aneurysm clipping
  • Coil embolization
  • Arteriovenous malformation (AVM) repair
  • Ventriculostomy

Understanding Stroke: BE FAST.  B=Loss of Balance. E=Eyesight issues. F=Facial weakness. A=Arm weakness. S=Speech difficulty. T=Time to call 911