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For Exceptional Stroke Care,
Visit St. Joe's

A stroke occurs when, blood flow to a part of
the brain stops. A stroke is sometimes called
a "brain attack" and is considered a medical
emergency. When you or a loved one has a

stroke, call 911 and get to
immediately.

an

If blood flow is cut off for

emergency room

longer than

a

few

seconds, the brain cannot get blood and oxygen,

and can result in a stroke. A stroke

forms:

a

clot

or a

can take two
bleed In the brain and if not

treated quickly, you can suffer brain damage or
death.
There is hope it you receive timely, specialized

treatment.

For

the

best.

technologicaily

advanced stroke treatment, come to the leader in stroke care-St Joseph Mercy Oakland
(SJMO). As the home base of the Michigan Stroke Network (MSN) SJMO has top stroke

,

specialists-vascular and interventional neurologiSts, a neura intensivist, neurosurgical and
neuroendovascular specialists, neuroscience nurses and other clinicians-to treat your stroke
and restore your quality of life.
St. Joe's stroke spectalsts use the latest treatments to resolve a stroke. In some cases, a
clot-busting drug can dissolve the stroke. In more severe cases, an interventional procedure is
performed using the latest technology, such as stent retrievers, to remove the clot and restore

blood flow to the brain.

In 2004, SJMO,

first certified

member of the Saint Joseph Mercy Health System, became Michigan's
primary stroke center. This laid the foundation for the MSN, which was launched

a

in October 2006

by Trinity Health and SJMO. The MSN provides technologically advanced
only at St. Joe's, but also to more than 30 partner hospitals throughout
Michigan via telemedicine, using two-way, audio-visual robotics to provide remote clinIcal
health care. The MSN works in partnership with the Wayne State UniversitY Physicians Gwup
to provide access to stroke care, ongoing clinical trials and stroke research across Michigan.
"To prevent a stroke, follow a healthy diet, reduce your sodium intake, keep your cholesterol
and blood pressure dpwn, exercise and don't smoke," says Ramesh Madhavan, MD, OM, an
SJMO vascular neuroIDgist and Medical Director of Telemedicine.
Dr. Madhavan also advises for protection from a stroke, know your risk factors and the _signs
and symptoms of stroke. Visit www.michiganstrokenetwork.com to learn more.
Be aware of the the acronym FAST to remember the signs of a stroke:
F: Face numbness or 1ingling
A: Arm weakness or paralysis
S: Speech abnormality

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T: Time is critical

"By knowing the signs and symptoms of a stroke,

Dr. Madhavan.

you

can

help

II

save a

loved one, says