Stroke Care

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When a patient comes to the hospital with stroke symptoms, it’s crucial to make a proper diagnosis quickly in order to begin treatment to minimize the effects of a stroke. Bayfront Health Seven Rivers’s stroke care team delivers potentially life-saving care for ischemic and hemorrhagic strokes, and can perform treatment options such as:

• Angioplasty and stent placement to open blocked arteries and veins
• Embolizing agents (clotting medications) delivered by catheter to stop blood flow resulting from hemorrhagic strokes
• Thrombolitic therapy deliver clot-dissolving medicine to treat ischemic strokes
• Minimally invasive surgery to remove a clot, or repair arteries and veins

Following a stroke, our rehabilitation care is there to help individuals regain their independence. Bayfront Health Seven Rivers’s multidisciplinary rehabilitation team provides caring, personalized assistance to help patients meet their goals.

Bayfront Health Seven Rivers has earned the Gold Seal of Approval from The Joint Commission for Primary Stroke Centers. The first Certified Primary Stroke Center in Citrus and Levy Counties, Seven Rivers Regional Medical Center follows national standards and guidelines published by the Brain Attack Coalition and the American Stroke Association for stroke care. Less than 1% of all hospitals in the United States have received this certification.

In addition, Bayfront Health Seven Rivers has an alliance with UF Health.

Primary Stroke Center Mission

To reduce the risk and impact of cerebrovascular disease within Citrus County and surrounding communities through the use of an effective and efficient stroke care continuum including an alliance with UF Health.

When the opponent is stroke, you need strong allies. In 2011, the Stroke Emergency Specialists program was initiated; an innovative alliance between Bayfront Health Seven Rivers and UF Health, the program strengthens the level of stroke services offered at our regional medical center.

This powerful alliance unites the University’s highly acclaimed faculty physicians, resources and protocols with Bayfront Health Seven Rivers's. The alliance provides:

• VIP physician-to-physician consultation
• Priority transfer status to UF Health Shands Hospital, when necessary
• Superior healthcare through shared resources

Simply put, it means enhanced care, better outcomes and a better overall experience for stroke patients in Citrus County and surrounding communities.

Goals

• Increase public awareness of the signs and symptoms of stroke
• Deliver the best possible treatment for stroke
• Offer rehabilitation and support for those impacted by stroke
• Optimize the health and quality of life of people with stroke

Education

Learn more about stroke symptoms or your probability of having a stroke, visit MyStrokeCenter.com. 

Seven Rivers Regional Medical Center offers classes and a support group for those interested in educating themselves or their loved ones further about stroke.