Bayfront's Primary Stroke Center
As the county's first national certified Primary Stroke Center, Bayfront offers comprehensive treatment from emergency care to rehabilitation; and features state-of-the-art evaluation, neuro-imaging, interventional neuroradiology and clot-dissolving treatments.
Prompt care is crucial in treating stroke patients. In our emergency department, Bayfront's Brain Attack Team quickly assembles the best healthcare professionals and the latest medical technology for the most positive outcomes, including minimally invasive clot-busting technology only available at Bayfront Medical Center.
Offering the full continuum of care, Bayfront's Rehabilitation Services - accredited by the Commission of Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities - provides a full range of inpatient and outpatient programs for stroke patients. Patients work to regain their independence under the care of a multidisciplinary team of skilled physicians, therapists, speech language pathologists, nurses and psychologists.
Offering the full continuum of care, Bayfront's Rehabilitation Services - accredited by the Commission of Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities - provides a full range of inpatient and outpatient programs for stroke patients. Patients work to regain their independence under the care of a multidisciplinary team of skilled physicians, therapists, speech language pathologists, nurses and psychologists.
Interventional Neuroradiology
Bayfront is home to Dr. John Devekis, one of the area's only interventional neuroradiologists. Hear him explain how this emerging technology can help stop and reverse strokes.
Common Signs of Stroke
Stroke is a 911 emergency. Know these warning signs of stroke and teach them to others. Every second counts:
Sudden numbness or weakness of the face, arm or leg, especially on one side of the body
Sudden confusion, trouble speaking or understanding
Sudden trouble seeing in one or both eyes
Sudden trouble walking, dizziness, loss of balance or coordination
Sudden, severe headache with no known cause
