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Spot a Stroke and BE FAST

  • Balance - Sudden loss of balance or coordination.
  • Eyes - Sudden change in vision.
  • Face - Sudden weakness of the face.
  • Arm or Leg - Sudden weakness of arm or leg.
  • Speech - Sudden difficulty speaking.
  • Time - Time to call 911 immediately. 

If you or someone else shows signs of a stroke, call 9-1-1 for immediate medical care.

Stroke Flyer 2024Download this flyer for a quick reference of stroke symptoms.

Quality of Stroke Care

Feel confident that you or your loved one will receive timely, effective stroke care at Cone Health so you can experience the best outcome possible.

Skilled, Timely Stroke Treatment

More than 2,000 of your family, friends, and neighbors received stroke treatment at Moses H. Cone Memorial Hospital during Fiscal Year 2023 (October 2022 to September 2023). Our specialized multi-disciplinary stroke team is here 24-7 using cutting-edge technology and ready to provide you and your loved ones with fast and advanced stroke treatment. 

Clot-busting Treatment

Timely treatment with a clot dissolving medication (TNK or tenecteplace), has been shown to significantly improve stroke outcomes.  TNK can be administered in most cases up to 4.5 hours from the start of stroke symptoms.  Over the same timeframe mentioned above, our stroke team administered TNK in under 60 minutes 98% of the time. A fast “door to needle” time is important because the quicker patients receive TNK, the more likely they are to have a better outcome.

Stroke Interventional Treatment

Endovascular therapy has shown success in some patients whose stroke was caused by blockage in the large vessels of their head and neck.

This revolutionary procedure involves the removal of a blockage and Moses Cone Hospital is proud to be one of only a select few hospitals that provides this treatment. For this procedure during Fiscal Year 2023, Moses Cone’s stroke interventionalists succeeded with a 98% success rate of restoring blood flow to patients post stroke. 

Vascular Complication Rates

Moses Cone Hospital offers comprehensive treatment for patients who require vascular intervention (Carotid Endarterectomy or Carotid Arterial Procedures) to help reduce their risk of having a future stroke. In Fiscal Year 2023, we had a 0% stroke or death rate complication following carotid revascularization procedures for asymptomatic carotid stenosis and 5% for symptomatic carotid stenosis. 

Diagnostic Angiography and Surgical Drain Placement (EVD)

During Fiscal Year 2023, patients receiving diagnostic cerebral angiograms had a 0% 24-hour major complication rate. 

Stroke Patient Discharge Disposition

Of patients who received stroke care at Moses Cone Hospital during Fiscal Year 2023, 87% were either discharged home, to an acute inpatient rehabilitation program, or to a skilled nursing facility for continued care and rehabilitation. 

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