KHTS Radio Santa Clarita Radio – Santa Clarita News
Host: Tom Burton, Orthopedic Program Manager at Providence Holy Cross
Guest: Dr. Neha Mirchandani, Stroke Director at Providence Holy Cross Medical Center; Sherri Friedrich, Nurse Practitioner, Stroke Program Manager
Topic: Stroke Management
Providence Holy Cross Health Hour – August 16, 2017
On today’s episode of the Providence Holy Cross Health Hour, Tom has two in-studio guests who specialize in strokes for Providence in Dr. Mirchandani and NP Friedrich to give valuable information on strokes and stroke management. Throughout the hour they debunk common myths regarding strokes, as well as the latest treatments provided for patients recovering frome strokes.
Stroke: The sudden death of brain cells due to lack of oxygen, caused by blockage of blood flow or rupture of an artery to the brain. Sudden loss of speech, weakness, or paralysis of one side of the body can be symptoms. … Abbreviated CVA. Also known as cerebrovascular accident.
Providence Holy Cross is one of an elite group of U.S. hospitals certified by The Joint Commission as a Comprehensive Stroke Center. This means we deliver the highest level of stroke care. We follow clinically recognized best practices to fast-track patients who have stroke symptoms. This helps them receive brain- and lifesaving treatments as quickly as possible.
Our stroke team includes vascular neurologists, neurosurgeons, neurointerventionalists, radiologists, emergency physicians, nurses and therapists. From diagnosis to treatment and recovery, we provide advanced care for every stage of stroke.
