Posts Tagged ‘Inova Stroke and Cerebrovascular Disease Program’
Inova Alexandria: One of just four U.S. hospitals with Thrombectomy-Capable Stroke Center Certification
Certified hospitals must meet identified standards for surgical removal of blood clots in patients suffering a large vessel occlusive ischemic stroke Large Ischemic Strokes don’t stand a chance at Inova Alexandria Hospital. A newly awarded certification marks Inova Alexandria as a leader in mechanical endovascular thrombectomy (EVT) and early detection and treatment of large ischemic…
Read More“Time is brain” when reading & responding to a possible stroke
Stroke symptoms: Learn the signs and respond FAST F – FACE – Ask the person to smile. Does one side of the face droop? A – ARMS – Ask the person to raise both arms. Does one arm drift downward? S – SPEECH – Ask the person to repeat a single phrase. Is their speech…
Read MoreInova Fair Oaks Hospital receives Get With The Guidelines-Stroke Gold Plus Quality Achievement Award
American Heart Association Award recognizes Inova Fair Oaks Hospital’s commitment to quality stroke care. Fairfax, Va, May 29, 2018 ― Inova Fair Oaks Hospital (IFOH) has received the American Heart Association/American Stroke Association’s Get With The Guidelines®-Stroke Gold Plus Quality Achievement Award. The award recognizes the hospital’s commitment to ensuring stroke patients receive the most…
Read MoreStroke survivor’s book provides insights and hope for survivors
After a Stroke, This Northern Virginia Resident Shares His Message of Prevention and Hope Stroke survivor and philanthropist Mark Moore can now add “author” to his list of credentials with the publication of his inspiring book, A Stroke of Faith Philanthropist and Northern Virginia resident Mark Moore was a hard-charging business owner back in 2007…
Read MoreYoung woman thrives after severe stroke, thanks to the experts at Inova Alexandria Hospital
Time is Brain Having moved to the East Coast from California to complete her law degree, Cynthia Swift, 34, was busy launching a new career in public policy. The job required numerous hours at a computer and Cynthia pushed herself to adjust to the demands of her new workload. In late November, she began to…
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