Stroke Center

What is a Stroke Center?

A stroke center is a specialized healthcare facility where stroke patients can receive prompt and effective treatment.  Stroke centers are equipped with teams that take a multidisciplinary approach to acute stroke diagnosis, treatment and rehabilitation. These centers have all the necessary modern technologies and experts to provide the best care to stroke patients.

Scope of the Stroke Center

• Immediate Diagnosis and Treatment: It is vital that patients with stroke symptoms are evaluated and treated quickly. Stroke centers provide 24-hour service for emergency diagnosis and treatment.
  • CT and MRI: Advanced imaging techniques used to determine the extent and location of damage to brain tissue.
  • Thrombolytic Therapy: Medication used to dissolve blood clots. It should be administered within the first few hours in cases of acute ischemic stroke.
  • Thrombectomy: Mechanical thrombectomy is the surgical removal of blood clots in large vessel occlusions.
• Neurological Evaluation and Monitoring: Continuous evaluation and monitoring of the neurological status of stroke patients.
  • Neurological Examination: Detailed evaluation of the patient’s neurological functions.
  • Electroencephalography (EEG): Measurement and evaluation of brain electrical activity.
  • Clinical Monitoring: Continuous monitoring of the patient’s condition and rapid management of possible complications.
• Rehabilitation Services: Physical therapy and rehabilitation services to help patients regain their functional abilities after stroke.
  • Physical Therapy: Exercises and treatments to increase muscle strength and mobility.
  • Ergotherapy: Therapies performed to gain the ability to perform daily living activities independently.
  • Speech Therapy: Therapies to improve communication skills and swallowing functions.
• Multidisciplinary Approach: Collaboration of various specialties such as neurologists, neurosurgeons, cardiologists, rehabilitation specialists, physiotherapists and nurses in stroke treatment.
• Patient and Family Education: Informing patients and their families about post-stroke care, prevention strategies and lifestyle changes.

Technologies Used in Stroke Treatment

• Computed Tomography (CT) and Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI): Used to detect and evaluate damage to brain tissue.
• Angiography: An imaging method used to detect blockages and aneurysms in the brain vessels.
• Thrombolytic Drugs: Drug therapy used to dissolve blood clots.
• Mechanical Thrombectomy Devices: Devices that surgically remove blood clots.
• Telemedicine Technologies: Enables rapid intervention in stroke treatment by providing remote patient monitoring and consultancy services.

The Importance of Rehabilitation

Post-stroke rehabilitation is critical to improving patients’ quality of life and regaining their independence. The rehabilitation process includes a variety of therapies designed to improve the patient’s functional abilities, increase muscle strength, improve speech and swallowing skills, and provide psychological support.

Stroke Treatment and Rehabilitation with Asumed Health Care

Asumed Health Care provides the best service in the field of stroke treatment and rehabilitation by collaborating with Turkey’s leading health institutions. The main services we offer to our patients are:

• Emergency Diagnosis and Treatment: We provide 24-hour service to quickly evaluate and treat patients with stroke symptoms. We provide rapid intervention with methods such as advanced imaging techniques and thrombolytic therapy.
• Neurological Evaluation and Monitoring: We constantly evaluate and monitor the neurological status of stroke patients. We monitor patients’ conditions using methods such as EEG and clinical monitoring.
• Rehabilitation and Support: We offer rehabilitation services such as physical therapy, occupational therapy and speech therapy to help patients regain their functional abilities after stroke.
• Multidisciplinary Approach: Working together with neurologists, neurosurgeons, cardiologists, rehabilitation specialists and other healthcare professionals, we provide the best care to our patients.
• Patient and Family Education: We inform patients and their families about post-stroke care, prevention strategies and lifestyle changes.
• International Patient Support: We offer specially designed services for our patients coming from abroad. These services include guidance throughout the treatment process, accommodation and transportation arrangements, translation services, and support for other needs.