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Stroke is An Emergency
A stroke is a brain attack. It requires immediate action.
Similar to a heart attack, stroke symptoms may not always be classic symptoms such as face drooping, arm or leg weakness or slurred speech. The first sign may be a sudden loss of balance or coordination, blurred vision or sudden loss of vision.
If stroke is suspected, call 911 immediately. Do not wait and see what happens or try to “sleep it off.” The faster you seek care, the better your chances for treatment and recovery.
BE FAST & CALL 911 immediately at any sign of stroke
B alance Is there a sudden loss of balance or coordination?
E yes Is there persistent blurred vision and/or sudden trouble seeing?
F ace Ask them to smile. Does one side of the face droop?
A rms Ask them to raise both arms. Does one arm drift downward?
S peech Ask them to repeat a simple phrase. Is their speech slurred or strange?
T ime If you observe any of these signs call 911 immediately
Stroke & Aneurysm Care at Baptist Health
A stroke occurs when the blood supply to the brain is suddenly blocked (ischemic stroke) or a blood vessel within the brain ruptures (hemorrhagic stroke). When brain cells are deprived of oxygen, the cells begin to die.
A brain aneurysm is a bulging artery, which is caused by a weak spot in the artery wall. A ruptured brain aneurysm is a medical emergency.
Are you at risk for a stroke?
Up to 80% of strokes can be prevented, so start reducing your risks now. Complete this Stroke Risk Scorecard today and discuss your results with your health care provider.
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Specialists in Stroke & Cerebrovascular Care
Our internationally recognized neurosurgeons offer more advanced treatment options for strokes, brain aneurysms and other cerebrovascular conditions than any other providers in the area. Our groundbreaking, minimally invasive procedures include flow diverter technology, stenting and coiling, and more traditional methods, such as clipping and bypasses.
- Arteriovenous malformation
- Brain aneurysm
- Carotid artery disease
- Carotid endarterectomy
- Carotid stenosis
- Cavernous malformation
- Cerebral angiography
- Chiari malformation
- Craniotomy
- Dural arteriovenous fistulas
- Embolization treatment
- Stroke
- Trigeminal neuralgia
- Vertebral artery stenosis
- VP shunt placement
Clinical Trials
Our neurosurgeons provide the full spectrum of evidence-based care backed by the latest research. Providing new hope to patients who otherwise were past the traditional window of time for minimally invasive treatment, Baptist has more than 20 clinical trials for aneurysms and strokes, including trials which can expand the treatment window up to 24 hours after stroke symptoms begin.
Expert Team
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Ricardo Hanel, MD, PhD
Neurosurgeon
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Eric Sauvageau, MD
Neurosurgeon
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Amin Nima Aghaebrahim, MD
Interventional Neurologist
VIDEO: Stroke & Aneurysm Treatment
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Awards
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Certified Comprehensive Stroke Center
Highest Level of Certification
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Certified Primary Stroke Center
Stroke patient care
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Get With The Guidelines®
Stroke Gold with Target Type 2 Diabetes Honor Roll
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Get With The Guidelines®
Stroke Gold Plus Target Stroke Honor Roll Elite Plus and Advanced Therapy, and Target Type 2 Diabetes Honor Roll
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Get With The Guidelines®
Stroke Gold Plus with Target Stroke Honor Roll
Join Aneurysm Research Study
We’re looking for people diagnosed or treated for a brain aneurysm and any of their biological first-degree blood relatives, (parent, full siblings, children) to join our Familial Brain Aneurysm Study.
Our goal is to learn more about the hereditary ties of aneurysms, and ultimately save lives. There is no cost for participants and the process is simple and straightforward and offers free imaging to first-degree relative participants.
If you or a loved one have experienced a brain aneurysm please consider joining our study. Show your interest by completing this form:
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News and Patient Stories
Our stroke and cerebrovascular team works around the clock to provide innovative care that transforms patients' lives throughout our region.
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Immediate action
Why time made a difference in a doctor’s stroke.
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Smart lady
Technology helps save mom after stroke.
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Scary start to new year
Fast action after stroke saves father’s life.
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Like son, like father
Strokes strike two members of one family.
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Stroke 'out of nowhere'
Nurse recovers from so-called brain attack.
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Early signs of stroke
Learn the 5 signs of a stroke.
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Baptist Health participated in another landmark clinical study to advance stroke treatment
The study revealed patients who experience larger strokes benefit from an interventional treatment called thrombectomy.
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Baptist Health signs first participants for its familial brain aneurysm study
Research funded by the State of Florida to assess the hereditary probability of brain aneurysms in families.
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Baptist Health launches study for familial brain aneurysm recognition
Trinity Love Hoblit Foundation presents generous donation to Stys Neuroscience Institute at Wolfson Children’s Hospital and Baptist Neurological Institute.