Prompt, Expert Treatment for Stroke Patients

Stroke is the fifth leading cause of death and the leading cause of adult disability in the United States, according to the American Stroke Association. High blood pressure is the most important risk factor for stroke. For the eighth consecutive year, Manatee Memorial Hospital has received the Stroke Gold Plus Performance Achievement Award from the American Heart Association/American Stroke Association's Get With The Guidelines® program. In this segment, Dr. Ralph Gonzalez, Neurologist and Medical Director of the Stroke and Cerebrovascular Center at Manatee Memorial Hospital gives vital information about the Stroke and Cerebrovascular Center at Manatee Memorial and the importance of recognizing the signs of stroke so that treatment can begin and outcomes may be better.

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This episode was published on Feb 19, 2017.

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