We act quickly and collaboratively to get you or a loved one the emergency care you need. Specialists in our neurocritical care units treat severe and life-threatening issues, including stroke.

We watch you 24/7 and help stabilize your vitals, such as your breathing, heart rate, blood pressure and blood oxygen. As needed, we work to stop brain bleeding and prevent brain damage.

Your care team may include:

• Anesthesiologists

• Neurologists

• Neurosurgeons

• Radiologists

• Specialized nurses

The stroke experts at St. Luke’s Health support the need for stroke and neurovascular care in our community. 

We created the Stroke Partners Network to collaborate with hospitals throughout Texas. Through the network, stroke experts provide neurocritical care support to acute stroke patients in our community. We use evidence-based methods to achieve the best outcomes and improve overall patient care.

After a stroke, we ensure a seamless transition to neurological care and stroke rehabilitation. Rehabilitation helps you regain function and improves your quality of life through:

• Occupational therapy
• Physical therapy
• Speech and language therapy

Your care team may recommend you receive rehab through:

• At-home health care
• Inpatient rehabilitation program 
• Outpatient rehabilitation therapy

We perform lifesaving surgeries to control bleeding, restore blood flow and reduce pressure in the brain. We also can help prevent stroke or fix damaged blood vessels with surgery.

As a patient, you receive care from neurosurgeons who use minimally invasive approaches whenever possible. We prioritize quality care to keep you safe and help prevent permanent brain damage.

Every 40 seconds, someone has a stroke. This medical emergency stops the flow of blood to the brain. Think F.A.S.T.:

• F – Face drooping on one side or uneven smile

• A – Arm weakness or numbness

• S – Speech slurred or hard to understand

• T – Time to call 911 AND check the time of the first symptoms