Stroke

Understanding stroke

A stroke occurs when a clot blocks a blood vessel in the brain, or a blood vessel begins to bleed, which prevents oxygen and nutrients from getting to their destination, and as a result, brain cells die. Immediate medical attention is of the utmost importance for stroke patients, which is why our Jaffe Stroke Center is open around the clock. The sooner patients are treated, the higher their chances of recovery.

The Jaffe Stroke Center

Maimonides has been ranked among the top 1% of hospitals in the U.S. for outstanding stroke survival rates for 3 years running by the federal government (CMS).  We’re also celebrating 12 consecutive years on the Gold Plus Honor Roll. This includes guidelines relating to both the types of treatments administered to patients and the time in which they are treated after arriving at the hospital. The Gold level recognizes 24 consecutive months of quality performance.

The Jaffe Stroke Center has also received the Target Stroke Elite Plus award, which recognizes fast treatment times for stroke patients. The Elite Plus level shows that at least 50% of our patients are treated within 30 minutes of arrival.

Maimonides offers multiple state-of-the-art Endovascular Stroke suites and hybrid operating rooms to provide minimally invasive stroke procedures. Our multi-disciplinary team of neurologists, neuro-interventional radiologists, neurosurgeons, and neurointensivists is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

Maimonides is among the elite few designated as a Comprehensive Stroke Center by The Joint Commission. Our Stroke Team is supported by those who specialize in Neurology, Interventional Neuroradiology/Neuro-Endovascular Surgery, Neurosurgery, Neuro-Critical Care, and Neuro-Radiology. We provide around-the-clock comprehensive care for all types of stroke and cerebrovascular diseases, including ischemic and hemorrhagic stroke, and brain aneurysms.

Telestroke medicine

Telestroke medicine reduces the risk of stroke-related disability because it is time-efficient. Telestroke technology enables our off-site neurologists to evaluate you remotely and determine if patients qualify for fast-acting therapies. We use Telestroke medicine to provide quick and exceptional care to our stroke patients.

Exceptional stroke care—right here, at Maimonides

We understand that strokes require time-sensitive care to optimize recovery. At Maimonides, our team is committed to providing immediate and excellent stroke care available 24/7 by utilizing the most advanced technology, such as Telestroke medicine.

If you or someone you love has experienced a stroke, call (718)283-7670 to make an appointment