When you or a loved one is having a stroke, every minute counts. If you're having any of the stroke warning signs, you want to know that you are going to a facility that can help you as quickly as possible. As Certified Primary Stroke Centers, each Alegent Creighton Health metro hospital follows nationally recognized standards and guidelines for stroke care, which can significantly improve patient outcomes and limit the long-term effects of the illness.
Comprehensive Stroke Care
Alegent Creighton Health provides comprehensive stroke services, including specialized emergency and inpatient care, physical rehabilitation and comprehensive outpatient therapy.
What is a Stroke?
Stroke is a disease that affects the arteries leading to and within the brain. It is the third leading cause of death in the United States, behind diseases of the heart and cancer. A stroke occurs when a blood vessel that carries oxygen and nutrients to the brain is either blocked by a clot or bursts. When that happens, part of the brain cannot get the blood (and oxygen) it needs, so it starts to die.
