Every 40 seconds, someone in the United States has a stroke, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. That means there are more than 795,000 strokes each year in the U.S.Stroke is a leading cause of long-term disability, and it is estimated that one person dies from a stroke every three minutes. With advancements in medical treatment and increased awareness of stroke symptoms, however, the survival rate and quality of life for survivors have improved.Stroke can affect almost anyone, so it is important to take steps to reduce your risk, such as maintaining a healthy diet, exercising regularly, not smoking, and managing stress.
The Louisville area’s most extensive comprehensive stroke care network, with Norton Brownsboro Hospital at its core, is ready around the clock to deliver lifesaving and brain-saving stroke treatment by restoring blood flow to the brain when seconds count.
Our team of stroke specialists is trained to provide urgent, holistic care when you need it the most. As a nationally recognized stroke program, Norton Neuroscience Institute stays at the forefront of advanced care with the latest in clot-busting medications, minimally invasive clot-removing procedures and advanced imaging technology. Our neurologists and neurosurgeons are on the leading edge of advancements in studying potential new treatments in clinical research trials.
It’s part of Norton Neuroscience Institute’s goal to care for the whole person, not just the condition.
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More patients from Louisville and Southern Indiana seek their neurology and neurosurgery care from Norton Neuroscience Institute’s nationally recognized specialists than any other providers in the area.
Your Norton Neuroscience Institute medical provider has the expertise, experience, diagnostic tools and sophisticated treatments to provide care tailored to your needs.