Comprehensive, Multidisciplinary Approaches to Diagnosing and Treating Stroke
The Stanford Stroke Center, one of the first comprehensive multidisciplinary centers of its kind, was established in 1992 to develop new approaches to diagnose and treat stroke. More »
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Faculty Spotlight
Dr. Christine Wijman directs Stanford Stroke Center's Neurocritical Care Program, focusing on the care of stroke patients who require intensive care monitoring.
The Stanford Stroke Center brings together physicians from multiple specialties, including neurology, neurosurgery, neuroradiology, internal medicine and emergency medicine to provide comprehensive evaluation and management of patients with cerebrovascular diseases.
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At the Forefront of New Developments
Announcing Our New TIA Clinic... More
News Highlights
MRIs could save stroke victims from brain damage
A stroke victim arrives in the emergency room, and within minutes, the doctor must make a decision: Should drugs be administered to open up the blocked blood vessel and prevent further brain damage? Or is this patient at high risk for suffering a brain hemorrhage if the blocked vessel is opened? More
5 Questions: Albers on Stroke Treatment
Ten years ago a clot-busting drug was shown to be effective for limiting the damage caused by a stroke. More
Stanford Stroke Center Recognized for Excellence
Last August, the center was nationally recognized for excellence by the nation's predominant accrediting body in health care, which designated it as a "primary stroke center." More
Stem Cells Fill Gap Left By Stroke, Says Stanford Researchers
A stroke leaves a permanent gap in the brain that can destroy a person’s ability to speak and move normally. Filling that gap with new cells has been a long sought-after goal of stem cell research... More
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