Thursday, December 04, 2008

Erlanger Health System
975 East Third St.
Chattanooga, TN 37403
423-778-7000

MEDICAL PROFESSIONALS NIH Certification

Emergency Care Providers Stroke Protocols

EMS and Pre-hospital Guidelines PATIENTS Risk Factors Stroke Warning Signs PATIENT TESTIMONIALS

Carolyn Stephens was successfully treated with Viprenex, a life-saving drug made from the venom of a Malaysian pit viper. Click here to read her story.

Betty Raulston became the first person in the southeast to undergo surgery to insert a stent to unclog brain arteries. Click here to read her story.

Lewis Neyland's stroke symptoms dissappeared after Drs. Baxter and Devlin, performed the new stent procedure on him. Click here to read his story. STROKE CENTER NEWS Erlanger recognized for Stroke Center performance Strokebusters: Revolutionizing Stroke Treatments

Dr. Thomas Devlin takes leadership role for Erlanger stroke program

e-Magazine - Summer 2005: "Merci delivers new hope for blood clots in the brain" (104 kb PDF file)

Emergency Heart and Stroke Center brochure (71 kb PDF file)

Hypertension Management Center brochure (2.21 mb PDF file)

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Erlanger Regional Stroke Center

FOR MEDICAL PROFESSIONALS

FOR PATIENTS

Are you at risk for stroke?

If you have these risk factors, consult your physician. Education, prevention and detection can save your life.

High blood pressure
Diabetes
Heart Disease
Carotid Artery Disease
Smoking
Family History of Stroke
Prior Stroke or TIA (Transient Ischemic Attack)
High Cholesterol
Obesity

If you suspect someone is having a stroke

Quick action is key, act FAST:

F = FACE
Ask the person to smile. Does one side of the face droop?

A = ARMS
Ask the person to raise both arms. Does one arm drift downward?

S = SPEECH
Ask the person to repeat a simple sentence. Are the words slurred? Can the person repeat the sentence correctly?

T = TIME
If the person shows any of these symptoms, time is critical. Call 9-1-1 and get to teh nearest stroke center. Brain cells are dying.

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