Stroke care

When you experience a stroke, Penn Medicine is your partner in care and rehabilitation. With our advanced technology and individualized support plans, our skilled stroke specialists get you on the path to swift recovery.

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Leading the region in stroke care

Every second counts when it comes to stroke care. At Penn Medicine, we offer patients the latest advanced technology in diagnostic testing for stroke and other diseases affecting the blood vessels in the brain, enabling them to get the treatment they need quickly. After experiencing a stroke, it’s important to have a team of experts who will develop a recovery plan and do everything possible to prevent another stroke from happening. Whether you’re seeking stroke prevention, immediate intervention, or post-stroke care, our dedicated stroke team is committed to your well-being.

Six Penn Medicine hospitals across the southeastern Pennsylvania and New Jersey regions have been recognized by The Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations for excellence in stroke care. This includes a Joint Commission-certified Comprehensive Stroke Center at The Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania (HUP) and a Thrombectomy-Capable Stroke Center at Lancaster General Hospital (LGH). Our teams are committed to the highest Joint Commission standards required to provide complex stroke care, according to nationally accepted standards and guidelines. We take this responsibility seriously and publicly report our quality outcomes at Penn Medicine stroke centers.

Clinical trials

Clinical trials offer patients the opportunity to try new and effective treatments and take part in future research.

Conditions we treat

  • Arterial Dissection
  • Carotid Artery Stenosis (Carotid Artery Narrowing)
  • Central Nervous System (CNS) Vasculitis
  • Cerebral Venous Sinus Thrombosis (CSVT)
  • Hemorrhagic Stroke
  • Ischemic Stroke

Complete, comprehensive stroke management at Penn Medicine

We provide advanced solutions for all aspects of stroke care and management, from treatment to recovery and prevention. Our commitment to excellence in stroke care doesn’t end after emergency treatment, it extends to our acute rehabilitation units where patients have access to specialized recovery services that help you get back to your regular life after a stroke.

Doctor using a digital tablet to discuss a brain scan during a consultation in her office

Penn Stroke Centers

All Penn Medicine hospitals across the southeastern Pennsylvania and New Jersey regions have been recognized by The Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations for excellence in stroke care. This includes a Joint Commission-certified Comprehensive Stroke Center at The Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania (HUP) and a Thrombectomy-Capable Stroke Center at Lancaster General Hospital (LGH).

Stroke treatments: Innovative approaches at Penn Medicine

Stroke treatment is a collaborative effort beginning with our trained emergency responders and extending to our team of neurologists, neurosurgeons, vascular surgeons, cardiologists, specially trained nurses, and more. Our rapid stroke response is designed to reduce stroke damage and preserve quality of life. We set high standards for stroke care with 24/7 acute stroke teams, advanced neuroimaging, and a dedicated stroke care coordinator, so you feel supported every step of the way.

Stroke support groups

Stroke survivors, their families, and caregivers are invited to join our Penn stroke support groups to talk directly with others who have been touched by stroke. From medical to practical to emotional support needs, you can discuss your questions and concerns and get encouragement in a safe and caring environment.

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