Providence Stroke Center
From diagnosis to treatment and recovery, the Providence Stroke Center team provides advanced care at every stage of stroke.
- CT angiography is a test that can show if coronary arteries are becoming narrow from coronary artery disease. It can also show calcium buildup in the ...
More » - CT scans, also known as CAT scans, obtain multiple cross-sectional images of the body by using special X-rays and computer enhancement to create an im...
More » - Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) is a simple, painless procedure. It uses a strong magnet and radio waves to produce high-quality pictures of organs, ...
More » - A magnetic resonance angiogram (MRA) uses a magnetic field and pulses of radio wave energy to make pictures of blood vessels inside the body. It is a ...
More » - During this X-ray test, a catheter is inserted through a blood vessel in the groin or arm and moved up through the vessel into the brain. A dye is the...
More » - This surgery involves placing a small metal clip around the base of the aneurysm to isolate it from normal blood circulation. This decreases the press...
More » - During this procedure, a small tube is inserted into the affected artery and positioned near the aneurysm. Tiny metal coils are then moved through the...
More » - A transcranial Doppler ultrasound (TCD) may be used in children with sickle cell disease to evaluate their risk of stroke. In adults, TCD can be used ...
More » - Gamma Knife is the most advanced radiosurgical tool available to treat a variety of brain lesions and disorders, including cancers of the brain. ...
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Recovery from serious illness or injury often requires intense physical, occupational and speech therapy. Once a patient is discharged from the hosp...
More » - You may be asked to have a neuropsychological evaluation if your doctor needs help in diagnosing your condition. A clinical neuropsychologist ha...
More » - Thrombolytic or "clot-busting" drugs offer an emergency treatment option for some people who are having a stroke. These medications, which i...
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