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Stroke

A stroke, or brain attack, occurs when not enough oxygen-rich blood is reaching part of the brain. Without this nourishment, blood cells die. The usual result of a stroke is hemiparesis paralysis of one side of the body.

Stroke can be treated, but like a heart attack, brain attack or stroke requires immediate medical attention. Medical providers caution that “time is tissue.” People who delay seeking medical care for more than one hour after experiencing stroke symptoms have a much higher likelihood of disability and death. That's why we work closely with the local emergency medical system and the department of health to get patients the treatment they need as soon as possible.

MultiCare's award-winning stroke program:

MultiCare's stroke program was awarded a Five Star ranking from Health Grades.
 
Rapid response teams — At Tacoma General Hospital, specially trained teams are ready and waiting 24 hours a day to provide prompt, effective evaluation and treatment for stroke.

Advanced diagnostics — Neurological assessments, such as profusion diffusion imaging, allow MultiCare's stroke teams to visualize the brain and the blood supply within seconds.

The latest treatment options — For some patients, a rapid assessment means access to new therapies such as clot-dissolving medications. For other patients with strokes caused by cerebral hemorrhaging, MultiCare offers the latest in neurosurgical interventions.

Expert collaboration — Close cooperation between the staffs of Tacoma General and Allenmore Hospitals, the MultiCare Neuroscience Center of Washington and the Emergency Medical System ensures the highest caliber of care to stroke patients.

Comprehensive Rehabilitation Services — Through MultiCare, patients recovering from stroke have access to everything from nutrition counseling and social services to speech, physical, and occupational therapy. Part of our comprehensive rehab program is the inpatient rehabilitation program at Good Samaritan Hospital.

Pioneering Physicicans — Dr. Brian Kott is the South Sound's first endovascular interventional neuroradiologist. He performs life-saving procedures inside the vessels of the brain to treat strokes and aneurysms without invasive surgery. Dr. Kott is helping people get lifesaving care without an ambulance trip to Seattle — a trip that is both time-consuming and risky. Learn more about Dr. Kott's live-saving procedure.

To learn more about MultiCare's nationally recognized stroke program, call the MultiCare Neuroscience Center of Washington at 253-403-4918.