Because protecting New Orleans brains is a smart idea
Without your creativity, NOLA wouldn’t be what it is. That’s
why LCMC Health is so dedicated to protecting and preserving the minds
that make our community tick.
A stroke can be devastating. When one happens, getting the right care fast
is the best way to get back on your feet and back to the things you love.
Fortunately for New Orleans residents, quality, compassionate care is
available at LCMC Health. With a team of neurologists, nurses, radiologists,
dietitians, pharmacists and speech, physical and occupational therapists,
you get the care you need, when you need it. And since we are NOLA, we
treat you like family.
Preventing a stroke starts with protecting your health. Find a
primary care provider who can help you identify (and minimize) your risk for stroke.
Learn more about our stroke centers and services near you
A heart attack occurs when you can’t get enough blood to your heart.
With a stroke, something keeps blood from reaching your brain. This may
be a burst blood vessel or something clogging the artery that feeds the
brain. Whatever the cause, stroke is a leading cause of long-term disability
in America. It also kills someone every four minutes.
To survive and thrive after stroke, you need to know the most common symptoms
and seek treatment immediately.
The easiest way to remember stroke symptoms is BE FAST:
Balance means loss of coordination
Eyes mean a loss of vision in one or both eyes
Facial drooping that causes an uneven smile
Arm weakness or numbness
Speech problems, both speaking and being understood
Time to call 911
Stopping stroke’s effects
Stroke can be debilitating and deadly. But it doesn’t have to be.
By seeking medical attention at LCMC Health as soon as possible, you give
yourself the best chance at a full and quick recovery.
At LCMC Health, our stroke teams have been recognized by the American Heart
Association/American Stroke Association for ensuring that our patients
get the right treatment at the right time.
Our hospitals offer the following services:
Coordinated care from the moment you call 911 until you return home and beyond
High-tech imaging technology to diagnose stroke fast, so treatment can
begin ASAP
Medication and other treatments proven to stop stroke and reduce its long-term effects
Post-stroke rehabilitation
Support groups for those who experience strokes and their loved ones
Putting stroke on hold
That’s why our stroke team does more than treat stroke. We work hard
to help you avoid a stroke in the first place. That means teaching you
about your risk factors and helping you do something about them.
Common risk factors of stroke include:
Diabetes
High blood pressure
High cholesterol
Obesity
Smoking
If you have these risk factors, we’re ready to partner with you.
Each of us cares as much about your health as you do, and we want to see
you healthy and happy. It’s what we do.
