Stroke Care
When stroke strikes, you need fast, effective treatment. Choose Cone Health for emergency care that improves your chances of recovery. Then, count on our team to help you improve your well-being and prevent subsequent strokes.
Leaders in Stroke Care
You’ll find exceptional stroke care at Cone Health—especially at Moses H. Cone Memorial Hospital which is a Joint Commission Certified Comprehensive Stroke Center, the top designation possible, held by only about two percent of hospitals nationwide.
The Stroke Center at Moses Cone Hospital has earned numerous recognitions, including:
- The Joint Commission’s Gold Seal of Approval
- Recipient of Healthgrades Stroke Care Excellence Award, 2018
- CareChex ratings in the top 100 in the nation for patient safety in stroke care and top 10 percent in the nation for medical excellence in stroke care (2018)
- American Heart Association/American Stroke Association’s Get with the Guidelines®—Stroke Gold Plus Achievement Award with Target: StrokeSM Honor Roll Elite Plus –– 2018
View some of the quality data that helped the stroke center at Moses Cone Hospital earn these achievements.
No matter which Cone Health hospital you go to, you’ll receive expert care because neurologists are available in-person or through telemedicine video consultations to emergency departments at Alamance Regional Medical Center, Annie Penn Hospital, and Wesley Long Hospital.
Alamance Regional Medical Center is a Healthgrades Five-Star Recipient for Treatment of Stroke for four years in a row, 2015-2018.
In 2016, Annie Penn Hospital was named an Acute Stroke Ready Hospital by the Joint Commission. This program recognizes hospitals that meet rigorous standards and support better outcomes for patient stroke care.
Stroke services also are available in the 24-hour emergency department at MedCenter High Point.
Emergency Stroke Treatment
Improve your chances for the best possible outcome by calling 9-1-1 at the first sign of stroke. Count on Cone Health to quickly identify the type of stroke you’re experiencing and begin treatment right away.
Advanced Clot-Busting Techniques
Revascularization Device
If your stroke is ischemic—meaning it’s caused by a blood clot—you may benefit from:
- tPA (tissue plasminogen activator) – Uses a medicine administered through an intravenous (IV) line to dissolve clots; it must be given within soon after stroke symptoms begin and can significantly reduce the effects of stroke (available at all Cone Health emergency departments)
- Clot retrieval device (endovascular revascularization) – Guides a thin, flexible tube, called a catheter, through your blood vessels to directly access and restore blood flow (available at Moses Cone Hospital)
Treatments to Control Bleeding
If your stroke is hemorrhagic—meaning it’s caused by a broken or leaking blood vessel—your doctors will work quickly to identify and control the cause of bleeding.
Top-Quality Neurological Services
Learn about the full array of neuroscience care—including neurosurgery and interventional neuroradiology—at Cone Health.
Specialized Stroke Rehabilitation
After a stroke, work with Cone Health’s stroke rehabilitation specialists to build your strength, skills and confidence. Join a stroke support group to connect with others facing similar challenges.
Prevent Recurrent Strokes
After a stroke or transient ischemic attack (TIA), count on your Cone Health care team to help you identify and reduce your risk factors for another stroke.
Uncovering Atrial Fibrillation
After you’re treated for stroke, you may be screened for atrial fibrillation (AFib)—a heart rhythm disorder that, untreated, causes an estimated 15 percent of strokes. Because an irregular heartbeat may not appear for weeks, your Cone Health doctors may recommend placing an implantable loop recorder—a small device that can monitor your heart for up to three years, giving us a better chance of uncovering your AFib and helping you prevent subsequent strokes. Cone Health is a leader and early adapter of this technology for stroke prevention.
