Stroke Services
Scenic Mountain Medical Center is committed to providing patients with the most advanced, thorough stroke care.
Scenic Mountain Medical Center is committed to providing patients with the most advanced, thorough stroke care.
If you or a loved one are experiencing stroke-like symptoms, please call 911 immediately.
According to the Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), stroke is the fifth leading cause of death in the United States and is a major cause of serious disability for adults.
Stroke is an injury to the brain that occurs when the brain's blood supply is interrupted. Blood carries oxygen which is necessary for all cells in the body to survive. The brain has one of the highest demands for oxygen. In fact, cells in the brain start to die if they are without oxygen-rich blood for more than a few minutes. The death of these brain cells can result in permanent brain damage. Other terms for stroke include cerebrovascular accident (CVA) or brain attack.
Time is brain! Treatment options are available for stroke, but time is crucial. Call 911 immediately if you or someone nearby is experiencing the warning signs of stroke.
Ischemic Stroke
An ischemic stroke occurs when a blood vessel of the brain becomes blocked. Nearly 90 percent of all strokes are ischemic. Blockage may be caused by:
Hemorrhagic Stroke
A stroke may also occur if a blood vessel breaks and bleeds into or around the brain. Hemorrhagic stroke is the most common type of stroke in young people. The leading causes of this type of stroke are:
Silent Stroke
A silent stroke occurs without any typical signs or symptoms of a stroke. Despite this, silent strokes cause damage to brain tissue and increase the risk of a major stroke in the future. Silent strokes tend to occur in silent areas of the brain that are not obviously active in cognitive function or mobility. Brain tissue damage is usually found incidentally during imaging tests.
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), stroke is a leading cause of death and serious long-term disability — with someone in the U.S. suffering a stroke every 40 seconds. To determine if you are at risk for stroke, please answer the following questions.
If you answered “yes” to three or more of the above questions, please contact your personal medical provider. This questionnaire has been created for educational purposes only and should not be used as a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, treatment or care. Only a physician or other qualified health care provider can accurately diagnose and treat stroke.
Look for the same signs/symptoms. If you suspect stroke in an adult or child, call 911!