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B E FA S T
When experiencing the symptoms of a stroke, every second counts. So does getting the right level of care as quickly as
possible. Hamilton Medical Center has a nationally ranked, highly trained Rapid Stroke Team on staff, ready to care for you
24/7.
An ischemic stroke can occur when a blood vessel that feeds oxygen and blood to the brain is blocked by a clot. According to
the American Stroke Association, 87% of strokes are ischemic. A stroke can also occur when a blood vessel ruptures, spilling
blood into the surrounding brain. This is called a hemorrhagic stroke. About 13 percent of all strokes are hemorrhagic.
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controls a body function, that part of the body won't work normally. That's why stroke is a leading cause of disability in the
U.S. Quick medical treatment is crucial to minimize the long-term effects of stroke and to reduce the risk of death.
H A M I LTO N M E D I C A L C E N T E R R E C E I V E S
NAT I O N A L S T RO K E AWARD
Hamilton Medical Center recently received a national stroke award
from the American Heart Association and American Stroke Association.
The Get with The Guidelines® Target: Stroke Honor Roll Elite Plus Gold
Plus Quality Achievement Award recognizes Hamilton’s commitment to
provide stroke treatment according to nationally recognized, research-
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“Hamilton is dedicated to improving the quality of care for our stroke
patients by implementing the American Heart Association’s Get with
The Guidelines-Stroke initiative,” says Meagan Darnell, Hamilton’s
Medical Center’s stroke program coordinator.
According to the American Heart Association/American Stroke
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of adult disability in the U.S. On average, someone in the U.S. suffers
a stroke every 40 seconds and nearly 795,000 people suffer a new or
recurrent stroke each year.
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