The team is comprised of:
- Neurologist
- Interventional Neurologist
- ER Physicians
- ICU
- Step Down Unit
- Telemetry and Rehab
- Nursing
- Lab
- Nutrition
- Pharmacy
- Physical, Occupational and Speech Therapy
- Quality
- Radiology
- Respiratory
- Special Procedures
Comprehensive vs. Primary Stroke Centers
Primary Stroke Centers are qualified to treat ischemic stroke patients in acute phases and evaluate if clot-busting drugs can be administered within the first 4.5 hours of symptom onset. Comprehensive Stroke Centers such as Delray are equipped to meet the needs of hemorrhagic (bleed) or ischemic (clot) stroke patients and can also treat ischemic stroke within 12 hours after symptom onset with more advanced treatment options such as intra arterial mechanical devices.
Comprehensive Stroke Centers also are prepared to provide more aggressive stroke management. The Comprehensive Stroke Center also offers a full continuum of services to stroke patients, including rehabilitation.
Delray’s Quality Matters
- Recipient of the HealthGrades Neurosciences Excellence Award™ in 2012
- Recipient of the HealthGrades Stroke Care Excellence Award™ for 3 Years in a Row (2010-2012)
- Ranked Among the Top 5% in the Nation for Treatment of Stroke in 2012
- Ranked Among the Top 10% in the Nation for Neurosciences in 2012
- Ranked Among the Top 5 in FL for Neurosciences in 2012 (Ranked 4 in 2012)
- Ranked Among the Top 5 in FL for Treatment of Stroke in 2012 (Ranked 2 in 2012)
- Five-Star Rated for Neurosciences in 2012
- Five-Star Rated for Treatment of Stroke for 5 Years in a Row (2008-2012)
What is A Stroke?
A stroke, or "brain attack," affects the arteries leading to and within the brain, disrupting blood flow. The stroke may be the result of a clot that develops in the brain (ischemic stroke) or a weakened blood vessel that ruptures and bleeds into the brain (hemorrhagic stroke). Every day, nearly 2,000 people in the U.S. suffer a stroke. It is the number three killer of Americans after heart disease and cancer. However, by learning the warning signs and seeking medical treatment immediately, you can greatly improve your chances of survival from stroke. Learn more from the American Stroke Association.
Stroke Symptoms
Someone in the U.S. suffers a stroke every 45 seconds. Because minutes count when a stroke strikes, quick recognition of the symptoms is critical. Call 911 to initiate treatment for the best chance of recovery from a stroke.
Time to Act
During a stroke, brain cells deprived of oxygen do not die immediately. However, the likelihood of a full recovery is greatly improved when treatment begins within three hours of the onset of symptoms.
Call 911 if you or a loved one experiences the sudden onset of these stroke symptoms:
- Blurred vision, double vision or partial blindness in one or both eyes
- Difficulty speaking or understanding speech
- Difficulty walking, dizziness or loss of balance or coordination
- Severe headache with no known cause
- Weakness or numbness in the arm, leg or face, especially on one side of the body
Stroke Support Group Meetings
Delray sponsors Brain Injury and Stroke Support Group meetings, held on campus in the cafeteria of our Pinecrest Rehabilitation facility.
Questions? Please call (561) 495-3048 for information or 1-800-897-9789 for a schedule of meetings.