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Care for Stroke
Stroke is a medical emergency. Symptoms include weakness or numbness on one side of your body; confusion or difficulty speaking or understanding; blurry vision; severe headaches and dizziness. If you are experiencing any of these symptoms, call 9-1-1 immediately. Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital Rahway is a Primary Stroke Center, able to quickly diagnose and treat stroke. The hospital also has a full complement of rehabilitation services, aftercare and support. Every second counts when someone is having a stroke. The longer blood flow to the brain is cut off, the greater the damage. Immediate treatment can save your life and improve your chances for recovery.
There are three types of stroke:
- Ischemic Stroke - This is caused by a blocked artery leading to the brain. The plaque that blocks these arteries can break open or rupture, causing a blood clot to form inside the artery and stopping blood flow to the brain.
- Hemorrhagic Stroke - This is caused by an artery rupture in or near the brain.
- Mini Stroke - Also called a Transient Ischemic Attack (TIA), this causes stroke-like symptoms when clots form and then break apart in arteries going to the brain. A mini-stroke is usually a warning sign that a major stroke is about to occur.
Treatment
RWJ Rahway has been designated a primary stroke center by the state of New Jersey. That means the hospital is able to quickly diagnose and treat stroke. A primary stroke center means, RWJ Rahway provides:
- An acute stroke team that responds to a patient's bedside within 15 minutes of arrival or identification of a stroke incident.
- Neurology and Emergency Department personnel trained in the latest treatments of stroke.
- Telemetry or critical care beds staffed by physicians and nurses trained in caring for acute stroke patients.
- Neurosurgical services within two hours either at RWJ Rahway or through a partner agreement with a comprehensive stroke center.
- 24/7 lab services within 45 minutes of order and 24/7 neuro-imaging services able to perform studies within 20 minutes of order
- Acute care rehab services
- Transfer agreements with a comprehensive stroke center for treatment of complex stroke.
After you've had a stroke, you may need help at home, either for a short time or permanently. We can provide a wide range of services, helping you become as independent as possible. We can help with:
- Skilled nursing care through our Care Connection subacute.
To arrange a tour of this unit, call 732-499-6096.
- Physical therapy
- Speech therapy
- Occupational therapy
- Support groups
The hospital also offers outpatient rehabilitation services. To make an appointment call 732-499-6012
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