Stroke is the third leading cause of death in the United States. It is the leading cause of serious disability for adults with more than 90 percent of patients who suffer a stroke having a permanent disability. When faced with this serious medical condition, fast, coordinated care is critical. Gundersen Lutheran’s Stroke Center has demonstrated its commitment to quality stroke care and has earned the Gold Seal of Approval™ from the Joint Commission for Primary Stroke Centers.
Stroke is a serious medical condition, and time is crucial to minimize the effects. Gundersen Lutheran takes a team approach to treating stroke with the people and processes in place to provide the best treatment in the quickest time.
Knowing stroke symptoms can save time and help the patient get the necessary care. Symptoms of stroke generally occur suddenly and can include:
- Numbness or weakness of the face, arm or leg, especially on one side of the body
- Difficulty with vision in one or both eyes
- Difficulty speaking or understanding speech
- Unusually severe headache
- Dizziness or unsteadiness, especially if associated with other stroke symptoms
Time lost is brain lost! Call 911 immediately if someone has one or more of these symptoms!
There are two different kinds of stroke. With one form of stroke, doctors can give a drug to help minimize the severity of the stroke. Learn more about the different types of stroke.
For more information about the services offered in the Stroke Center, call the Gundersen Lutheran Vascular Institute at (608) 775-4584 or (800) 362-9567, ext. 54584.