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The Stanford Stroke Center

The Stanford Stroke Center brings together physicians from multiple specialties, including neurology, neurosurgery, neuroradiology, internal medicine and emergency medicine to provide comprehensive evaluation and management of patients with cerebrovascular diseases.

The center provides diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of stroke. Related issues are addressed including:

cerebrovascular disorders
stroke-induced brain injury
transient ischemic attacks (TIAs)
aneurysms
AVMs

JCAHO Accreditated Stroke Center

In August 2004, the Stanford Stroke Center was nationally recognized for excellence by the Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations (JCAHO), the nation's predominant accrediting body in health care, which designated the Stanford Stroke Center as a primary stroke center.

Best Possible Outcomes for Stroke Patients

By recognizing select medical facilities for their advanced stroke care, the JCAHO designation helps the public identify which hospitals offer the best possible outcomes for stroke patients. Stanford is the fiftteenth hospital and the second academic hospital in the country to be stroke certified.

The Stroke Center received its accreditation after demonstrating compliance with a strict standard of care. Its ability to effectively administer tPA, the only drug approved by the FDA to dissolve blood clots in the brain, was a key factor in this process.

Patient Services

Medical treatments for preventing stroke
Advanced neurosurgical techniques for stroke prevention
Interventional neuroradiologic procedures for stroke patients
Rehabilitation for stroke patients
Stroke support group
Access to promising treatments in clinical trials