Stroke Management Services
Inova Alexandria Hospital Stroke Information Line:
703-504-3605.
Inova Alexandria Hospital's unique neurovascular care unit is fully dedicated to the care of stroke patients, patients 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. The unit provides complete stroke care, from diagnosis to treatment, rehabilitation and ongoing patient and caregiver support.
Nurses with specialized neuroscience training staff our stroke unit and are part of our Stroke Rapid Response Nurse Program. These nurses evaluate patients and facilitate stroke treatment throughout the hospital and the Emergency Department.
Our acute stroke team includes health care professionals from the Emergency Department, Radiology, Interventional Radiology, Neurology, Physical Medicine and Nursing - all of whom specialize in the treatment of stroke.
A stroke occurs when a blood vessel bringing oxygen and nutrients to the brain bursts or is obstructed by a blood clot. When blood flow to the brain is interrupted, the brain is deprived of oxygen causing the affected area of the brain to die within minutes. Although dead brain tissue can not be saved, quick medical care can minimize the area of damage.
Stroke is a medical emergency. If you or a loved one is having a stroke, call 911 or go to your local Emergency Department immediately.
Those who get to a hospital quickly have treatment options that may reverse or minimize the effects of stroke. Time is critical in the treatment of stroke patient. Even if your symptoms diminish, you are still at risk for another stroke.
Knowing the warning signs of stroke may help you save your life or the life someone you love. The signs of a stroke appear suddenly:
- sudden numbness or weakness of the face, arm or leg, especially on one side of the body
- sudden confusion, trouble speaking or understandingsudden trouble seeing in one or both eyes
- sudden trouble walking, dizziness, loss of balance or coordination
sudden, severe headache with no known causeIf you or a loved one shows any of these symptoms, call 911 immediately.
You can lower your risk of stroke by:
- getting your blood pressure checked regularly
- quitting smoking
- eating a low-fat diet
- being physically active
- taking prescribed medications properly
- not drinking alcohol excessively
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