Stroke Care in Southern Dallas County
A stroke is a medical emergency that occurs when blood flow to the brain
is reduced. If you or a loved one experiences a stroke, you need an experienced
team that acts fast. Our stroke specialists offer advanced treatments
when every minute counts. That’s community and why so many people
Trust Methodist.
Why Choose Methodist Charlton for Stroke Care?
At Methodist Charlton Medical Center, we respond to strokes with knowledgeable
and timely care.
Highlights of our program include:
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24/7
emergency stroke care: Our team of vascular specialists is available to treat stroke emergencies.
We react and provide time-critical treatment.
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Skilled and tenured stroke team: Our specialists have decades of experience diagnosing, treating, and managing
strokes. We work together to provide quality care for every patient.
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AI-assisted diagnosis: We use RapidAI® to help identify complex strokes and act quickly.
This technology helps us improve outcomes by allowing us to provide timely
care with precision.
Stroke Conditions We Treat
Strokes happen for different reasons, and each type of stroke requires
specialized care. At Methodist Charlton, we treat different kinds of strokes,
including:
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Ischemic stroke: This is the result of a blocked blood vessel that supplies blood to the
brain. A lack of blood means that the brain receives less oxygen and nutrients,
which can cause damage.
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Hemorrhagic stroke: This one occurs when a blood vessel in the brain ruptures and leaks. Bleeding
causes blood to pool up and may cause pressure to build in the brain.
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Transient ischemic attack (TIA): Also known as mini-strokes, TIAs occur when a blood vessel that supplies
blood to the brain is blocked temporarily. This type resolves on its own.
Diagnostic Procedures We Offer
We use different imaging techniques to carefully and accurately diagnose
strokes. Imaging scans help neurosurgeons to identify and locate strokes.
Imaging scans we use include:
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CT (computed tomography) scan: Doctors use this test to help differentiate between strokes caused by a
blood clot and those caused by bleeding in the brain.
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DSA (digital subtraction angiography): This technique creates a detailed picture of the brain’s blood vessels.
It allows doctors to visualize how blood flows in the brain.
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MRI (magnetic resonance imaging): This scan helps doctors identify and locate very small irregularities
in the brain’s blood flow. Detailed images enable doctors to see
subtle bleeding and smaller blood clots.
RapidAI for efficient stroke detection
At Methodist Charlton, we use RapidAI to enhance stroke care. This technology
allows us to analyze brain scans in real time, improving diagnosis. RapidAI
helps our team identify the type and severity of a stroke — and
determine treatment.
Stroke Treatments We Offer
Stroke specialists at Methodist Charlton use minimally invasive techniques
to treat all types of strokes. Stroke treatments we offer include:
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Endovascular thrombectomy: A catheter-based technique used to remove a blood clot and restore proper
blood flow. Surgeons guide a thin, flexible tube through a small incision
in the wrist or groin to the blood clot.
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Angioplasty and stenting: After neurosurgeons remove a blood clot, they may perform angioplasty
and stenting to keep the affected blood vessel open. This helps to bring
proper blood flow to the brain.
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Endovascular coiling: To treat hemorrhagic strokes, neurosurgeons may insert a coil into the
ruptured blood vessel to stop the bleeding. This procedure also restores
normal blood flow to the brain.
Stroke Care Certified by The Joint Commission
Methodist Charlton is a Certified Advanced Primary Stroke Center according
to The Joint Commission. This designation means our team of specialists
offers timely diagnosis and treatment for stroke emergencies.
How to Recognize the Signs of a Stroke
Identifying stroke symptoms early may make a lifesaving difference. If
you believe you or someone else might be having a stroke, use the
B.E. F.A.S.T. approach:
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BALANCE: Is there difficulty with balancing or walking?
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EYES: Are there changes in vision?
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FACE: Does one side of the face droop?
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ARMS: Is one arm weak or numb?
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SPEECH: Is the speech slurred?
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TIME: Time is critical, call 911 immediately.
Additional symptoms of stroke may include sudden:
- Confusion or trouble understanding simple statements
- Numbness or weakness in the face, arm, or leg
- Severe headache that is different from past headaches
- Speech problems
Assess Your Stroke Risk
Knowing your risk of stroke helps you to make informed choices about your
health. Take our
free assessment to learn your risk of experiencing a stroke and understand how to help
manage risk factors.
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