Abbott Northwestern Hospital

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Neuroscience Institute,
call 612-863-3200.

Stroke care

Related services

For physicians

Recognize stroke - FAST

Use the FAST test to recognize and respond to the signs of stroke.

Face: Ask the person to smile. Does one side of the face droop?
Arms: Ask the person to raise both arms. Does one arm drift downward?
Speech: Ask the person to repeat a simple sentence. Does the speech sound slurred or strange?
Time: If you observe any of these signs (independently or together), call 9-1-1 immediately.

Source: National Stroke Association

Stroke Program

A program of:

Neuroscience Institute

Expert stroke services have been offered at Abbott Northwestern since 1997.

Our comprehensive and integrated stroke program combines the expertise of the Minneapolis Neuroscience Institute and Sister Kenny Rehabilitation Institute to offer a complete care program.

Emergency care

immediate intervention and management of acute stroke including intravenous
thrombolytic (clot-busting) medication
24-hour coverage by neurologists specializing in stroke
neurointerventionalists and neurosurgeons provide state of the art stroke care, including intra-arterial thrombolytic
medication, cerebral angioplasty and mechanical clot retrieval

Hospital care

dedicated neuro critical care and neuroscience units with nursing staff trained in the management of acute stroke
rehabilitation medicine consultation, physical and occupational therapy and speech-language pathology
support services for patients and families including a dedicated clinical psychologist
superior imaging and diagnostic capabilities to determine cause of stroke and contributing factors, thus maximizing
secondary prevention
surgery and neurointervention to treat narrowed arteries in the head or neck including carotid endarterectomy and stents

Inpatient rehabilitation through Sister Kenny Rehabilitation Institute

dedicated team of professionals specializing in stroke rehabilitation
multidisciplinary approach to treatment planning and implementation
state of the art treatment environment, including an apartment to test daily life situations prior to discharge
therapeutic swimming program
peer visitor program
advanced rehabilitative technologies.

Outpatient services

home-based or outpatient therapy for those who need continued treatment
Kenny Grad School
Follow-up appointments with a physiatrist are available through Sister Kenny Rehabilitation Associates.

Primary Stroke Center Certification

Our program was awarded Primary Stroke Center Certification and the Gold Seal of Approval™ for stroke care from the Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations in 2006 and received reaccreditation in 2010.