Stroke & Aneurysm Care

Know the Signs and Symptoms of a Stroke or Aneurysm

When it comes to a stroke, nothing is more important than time. A rapid response from skilled specialists can make all the difference. Know the symptoms and signs of a stroke or aneurysm and get help as soon as possible.

Remember the signs of a stroke and是快。Call 911 right away if you experience these symptoms:

• B –Sudden loss ofbalance
• E –Loss of vision in one or botheyes
• F –Facialdrooping, usually on one side
• A –Armdrift (one arm hangs or drifts down)
• S –Slurredspeech
• T –Timeto call 911 now

女性也可能会出现不同的中风症状，如晕厥、呼吸困难和癫痫发作。

When an aneurysm bursts, you’ll feel a sudden and extreme headache. Some call it the worst headache of their life. Call 911 immediately if you suspect you have an aneurysm.

What Are Strokes and Aneurysms?

当大脑的血液供应被切断时，就会发生中风。当这种情况发生时，受影响区域的脑细胞开始死亡。

There are two different types of strokes:

• Ischemic stroke:A common type of stroke caused by the blockage of an artery or vein, or a blood clot.
• Hemorrhagic stroke:A ruptured blood vessel, often resulting from a brain aneurysm, causes this less common type of stroke. An aneurysm is a bulging, weakened blood vessel.

动脉瘤是一种膨出的、衰弱的血管。它可以从出生时就存在(先天性)或由高血压或动脉粥样硬化疾病引起。

Stroke and Aneurysm Treatment

While strokes and aneurysms can cause long-term disabilities, newer treatments are lowering the risk of lasting damage. You can receive cutting-edge care at Sanford Health, including less invasive procedures that offer shorter recovery times.

Depending on the type of stroke or aneurysm, your treatment may include:

• Stroke prevention:We work with you to manage carotid artery disease, a buildup of cholesterol in the blood vessels of the brain and neck. We can help you make lifestyle changes to prevent future strokes.
• Clot-busting drugs:Called tissue plasminogen activators (tPA), these medicines break up blood clots and improves blood flow to the brain.
• Endovascular procedures:During these procedures, we insert a thin, hollow tube called a catheter into a blood vessel in the groin, thread the catheter to the brain with the help of X-ray guidance and use the catheter to deliver medication or remove a clot.
• Brain aneurysm coiling:在这个血管内手术中，我们插入微小的线圈来防止动脉瘤破裂。
• Neurosurgery:We offer complexneurosurgeryoptions, such as microvascular clipping. This procedure cuts off blood flow to an aneurysm and prevents further damage.