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.
Our telehealth service brings stroke experts to you through videoconferencing, enabling timely evaluation wherever you are.
Leading in advanced stroke procedures, our stroke doctors pioneered mechanical thrombectomy, a procedure that uses special tools to remove blood clots, improving your chance of recovery.
Our commitment to time-sensitive treatments includes our aim to provide a medication called Tenecteplase (TNK), a thrombolytic designed for ischemic strokes within three hours. For large clots, we perform thrombectomy within 90 minutes of your arrival, enhancing effectiveness and outcomes. With dedicated stroke procedure rooms, we eliminate the need for patient transportation to other facilities, ensuring faster and more streamlined care.
We gauge our stroke treatment and post-stroke care success through the modified Rankin Scale, striving for high percentages of patients with low scores, indicating most of our patients reach functional independence within 90 days after a stroke.
We empower patients and families to understand strokes, medications, and preventative measures. Through community outreach and educational initiatives, Penn Medicine strives to raise awareness about stroke risks, symptoms, and the importance of prompt medical attention, fostering a culture of proactive health and well-being.