Stroke

Saving lives when every second counts.

According to the American Heart Association/American Stroke Association, stroke is the number four cause of death and a leading cause of adult disability in the United States. On average, someone suffers a stroke every 40 seconds, someone dies of a stroke every four minutes and 795,000 people suffer a new or recurrent stroke each year.

Therefore, every second counts when it comes to treatment and recovery when experiencing or after suffering a stroke. Manchester Memorial Hospital and Rockville General Hospital can make the difference and can ensure you or your loved one will quickly receive high quality care for the best chance of recovery.

Advanced Primary Stroke Centers

Both of our hospitals, Manchester Memorial Hospital and Rockville General Hospital, have earned The Joint Commission’s Gold Seal of Approval with Advanced Certification for Primary Stroke Centers.

Both hospitals have also received the American Heart Association/American Stroke Association’s Get With The Guidelines^® – Stroke Gold Plus Quality Achievement Award, recognizing our commitment to ensuring stroke patients receive the most appropriate treatment according to nationally recognized, research-based guidelines based on the latest scientific evidence.

As our hospitals continue to receive escalated recognition for applying the most up-to-date, evidence-based treatment guidelines to improve patient outcomes, our stroke team continues to have access to the latest stroke education and scientific guidelines to ensure stroke patients receive the most appropriate treatment and highest level of care. This includes the latest advances in medications and preventative measures, including:

• Blood thinners
• Cholesterol reducing medications
• Clot-blotting and anti-clotting medications
• Preventative action for deep vein thrombosis
• Smoking cessation counseling