Stroke
A stroke is a medical emergency where blood flow to the brain is either reduced or stopped, depriving brain tissue of essential oxygen and nutrients. A stroke may cause loss in brain function and affect movement and speech.
Stroke center in Dallas, Texas
When a stroke occurs, it's important to seek care fast.
The stroke team at Medical City Dallas offers emergency care 24/7. As a Comprehensive Stroke Center certified by DNV GL, we are focused on providing individuals in Dallas, Texas, with advanced treatment and compassionate care close to home. We also offer educational resources to help you understand your risk for a stroke.
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What are the signs of a stroke?
It's important to understand the signs of a stroke so you can seek medical attention quickly. Stroke symptoms usually develop suddenly and can include:
- Paralysis or numbness of the face, arm or leg, especially on one side of the body
- Slurred speech and trouble repeating a simple sentence
- Severe headache
- Loss of balance
- Loss of vision
- Blurred vision
- Dizziness
- Confusion
Advanced stroke treatment in Dallas, Texas
As a Level 1 Stroke Center, we have the capability to deliver the full spectrum of stroke care, including diagnosis, treatment, rehabilitation and education.
The stroke team treats patients with IV thrombolytics, approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA). IV thrombolytic treatment can dramatically increase the chance of recovery after stroke. We can also provide treatment for wakeup strokes using MRI and the wakeup stroke protocol. Endovascular therapies such as thrombectomy are also available.
We offer a wide range of surgical options for stroke patients, including:
- Decompressive craniectomy
- Carotid endarterectomy
- Carotid stenting
- Aneurysm clipping/clotting
- Ventriculostomy placement
Neurovascular intensive care unit (ICU)
Our neurovascular intensive care unit provides specialized neurological care for stroke patients. The multidisciplinary team includes:
- Stroke neurologists
- Neurosurgeons
- Interventional neuroradiologists
- Specially trained stroke nurses
Our units:
Neurovascular ICU with CT/MRI
- Neuroscience Unit and Epilepsy monitoring unit
- Inpatient Rehabilitation Unit
Getting to the emergency room ER
The ER at Medical City Dallas is fully equipped to offer emergency care to stroke patients when minutes matter the most. For your convenience, we have a patient drop-off zone located in front of the ER entrance. We offer parking for $1 per hour with a maximum of $4 for the day.
Our address is:
7777 Forest Lane
Dallas, TX 75230