Stroke Care
As a Primary Stroke Center, Venice Regional Bayfront Health offers treatment from emergency care to rehabilitation, and features advanced evaluation, neuro-imaging, interventional neuroradiology and clot-dissolving treatments.
Prompt care is crucial in treating stroke patients. In the emergency department, our stroke care team is comprised of healthcare professionals from various specialties that utilize advanced technology to aid in improved outcomes, including minimally invasive clot-busting technology.
Venice Regional Bayfront Health is a Primary Stroke Center with an Advanced Certification for Primary Stroke Centers Gold Seal of Approval by The Joint Commission for 11 consecutive years, 2010 - 2021. The program has also been recognized with the American Heart Association's Get With The Guidelines Stroke Target Stroke Honor Roll Elite Achievement Award, 2020.
At Venice Regional Bayfront Health, we offer:
- Speed – Treatments given during the first three hours after a stroke can greatly reduce or even reverse the effects of stroke, so our stroke care professionals are ready to jump into action immediately.
- Knowledge – Our doctors, nurses, emergency professionals and other specialists meet high educational standards, and are specially trained to identify stroke symptoms and administer advanced treatments.
- Technology – Our stroke care team utilizes advanced testing and imaging technology, allowing them to identify the type of stroke within minutes so they are able to begin treatment. Our 64-slice CT scanner provides rapid imaging of blood vessels in the brain, so doctors can begin treatment as quickly as possible.
Treatment
Our trained stroke care team delivers potentially life-saving care for ischemic and hemorrhagic strokes, and can perform minimally invasive treatment options, including:
Angioplasty and stent placement to re-establish blood flow through blocked carotid arteries and veins
Embolizing agents (clotting medications) delivered by catheter to stop blood flow resulting from hemorrhagic strokes (embolectomy/thrombolysis)
Thrombolitic therapy to deliver clot-dissolving medicine to treat ischemic strokes
Minimally invasive neurosurgery to remove a clot or repair arteries and veins
The Primary Stroke Center Certification designates hospitals with advanced technology, infrastructure, staff and training to receive and treat patients with all types of strokes. As a Primary Stroke Center, we:
- are prepared to treat all types of strokes quicker than non-designated hospitals
- provide 24/7 stroke team access
- utilize advanced imaging technology and protocols
- offer seamless integration with the ER
Care through Recovery
Venice Regional Bayfront Health’s rehabilitation care is designed to help individuals regain their independence, and includes specialized services for stroke recovery. Our multidisciplinary rehabilitation team provides caring, personalized assistance to help patients meet their goals.