Stroke Care
Stroke Care for All Ages
Why go to a Primary Stroke Center?
A Primary Stroke Center means you are in the best possible place for stroke care.
Your Primary Stroke Centers at Bayfront Health Port Charlotte and Bayfront Health Punta Gorda have met rigorous standards as established by The Joint Commission, in conjunction with the American Heart Association and the American Stroke Association.
Primary Stroke Center certification designates hospitals with advanced technology, infrastructure, staff and training to receive and treat patients of all ages with all types of strokes.
- Prepared to treat all types of strokes quicker than non-certified hospitals
- 24/7 stroke team access
- Advanced imaging technology and protocols
- Seamless integration with the ER
Think F.A.S.T.
F.A.S.T. is the easy way to remember the signs of a stroke. Know the signs and call 911 immediately.
Why Every Second Counts
Stroke is the third leading cause of death in the U.S. and the leading cause of serious, long-term disability. Each year, more than 700,000 Americans suffer a stroke. Someone has a stroke every 40 seconds.
- When you are having a stroke, a blockage or hemorrhage cuts off oxygen to part of the brain
- Every second that goes by costs thousands of brain cells, which may or may not be recovered
- Survival and degree of recovery depend on how quickly a precise diagnosis can be made and treatment can begin
The gold seal means you are in the right place
The Joint Commission's Gold Seal of Approval means you are in the best possible place for stroke care. Learn more.
Faster, better treatment makes all the difference.
In stroke care, every second matters. We use the latest, minimally invasive treatment options to help avoid or minimize the effects of stroke. The Bayfront Health team of stroke specialists has the expertise and the technology to make an accurate diagnosis quickly and begin treatment immediately. Our life-saving care includes:
- Angioplasty and stent placement
- Minimally invasive surgery
- Stroke rehabilitation
Stroke care is available at all Bayfront Health hospital locations.
Bayfront Health Port Charlotte and Punta Gorda are your Primary Stroke Centers. This means we are certified by The Joint Commission to provide a higher level of stroke care which includes around-the-clock access to a specially trained stroke team and advanced imaging technology integrated throughout our ER. Our stroke teams are able to diagnose and treat strokes of all types for patients of all ages faster and more comprehensively than non-certified hospitals.
