Stroke Care in North Texas

A stroke is a medical emergency requiring immediate medical attention. We’re here for you when a stroke threatens your life or the life of a loved one. Stroke teams at our hospitals work to diagnose and treat stroke to help you get the best possible outcome. That’s community and why so many people Trust Methodist.

Why Choose Methodist Health System for Stroke Care

When a stroke happens, every minute counts. At Methodist Health System, we provide care to help restore blood flow to the brain. Our goal is to minimize brain damage and improve your chances of making a full recovery.

Highlights of our stroke programs include:

• 24-hour stroke care: Medical teams at Methodist hospitals are ready to provide emergency stroke treatment anytime day and night.
• Synchronized and efficient treatment: Vascular specialists work together to diagnose and treat strokes quickly. We provide critical treatment as quickly as possible.
• Experienced and knowledgeable professionals: We form robust stroke care teams by bringing together specialists with advanced training. These teams feature neurologists, neurosurgeons, vascular surgeons, specialty-trained nurses, and neurological technologists.

Stroke Conditions We Treat

Stroke specialists at Methodist treat many kinds of strokes. Strokes fall into two main categories:

• Ischemic strokes: This type of stroke accounts for almost 90% of all strokes. It occurs when a clot forms in a blood vessel that brings blood to the brain. This restricts blood flow and reduces the amount of oxygen and nutrients to the brain.
• Hemorrhagic strokes: This type of stroke accounts for less than 15% of all strokes. It occurs when a weakened blood vessel in the brain ruptures and starts to leak. This causes blood to accumulate and may increase pressure on brain tissue.

Stroke teams at Methodist also treat transient ischemic attacks (TIAs), also known as mini-strokes. While TIAs do not cause permanent damage, they serve as warning signs of a future stroke and require prompt medical attention.

Advanced Treatments for Precise Stroke Care

At Methodist, stroke care teams respond with speed and precision. We quickly identify the cause of stroke by locating the clot or ruptured blood vessel that’s affecting blood flow. Then, we work to remove the clot or repair the ruptured blood vessel. We prioritize accuracy and efficiency in order to help restore proper blood flow to the brain and minimize brain damage.

How to Recognize the Signs of a Stroke

Recognizing a stroke can help save a life. If you think that you or someone else may be experiencing a stroke, remember to B.E. F.A.S.T.:

• BALANCE: Is there difficulty with balancing or walking?
• EYES: Are there changes in vision?
• FACE: Does one side of the face droop?
• ARMS: Is one arm weak or numb?
• SPEECH: Is the speech slurred?
• 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