About Stroke Services at UPMC in Central Pa.

A stroke occurs when there is disruption of the blood supply to the brain. A stroke is a medical emergency requiring immediate care. The sooner a stroke patient receives medical attention, the more likely they are to recover after the stroke.

What Is a Stroke?

There are two types of strokes or "brain attacks." Each requires different treatment.

Ischemic stroke. Eighty-seven percent of all strokes are ischemic, caused by a blockage in an artery. They can be treated effectively with clot-busting drugs that must be given within four and a half hours of the start of symptoms. UPMC in central Pa. strives to administer this life-saving medication within one hour of the patient's arrival.
Hemorrhagic stroke. This is caused by weakened vessels that rupture (break) and bleed into the brain. Hemorrhagic stroke requires specialized medical or surgical interventions.

Stroke Symptoms

BE FAST: Know the Signs of a Stroke

Symptoms start suddenly:

Balance – Are you suddenly walking “drunk”, wobbly, or woozy?
Eye – Is your vision fuzzy? Are you seeing two things?
Face – Is your face and mouth droopy?
Arm – Is one of your arms not moving the same or not able to go all the way up?
Speech – Are you talking funny?
Time – Don’t wait to see what happens, CALL FOR HELP (911) NOW!

IMPORTANT: Check your phone or watch so you can tell the doctor when the symptoms started.

Spot a stroke

Need more information?
Phone: 717-231-8900

Locations

UPMC Carlisle
361 Alexander Spring Road
Carlisle, PA 17015
Phone: 717-249-1212

UPMC Community Osteopathic
4300 Londonderry Road
Harrisburg, PA 17109
Phone: 717-652-3000

UPMC Hanover
300 Highland Avenue
Hanover, PA 17331
Phone: 717-316-3711
Phone: 800-673-2426

UPMC Harrisburg
111 South Front Street
Harrisburg, PA 17101
Phone: 717-782-3131

UPMC Lititz
1500 Highlands Drive
Lititz, PA 17543
Phone: 717-625-5000

UPMC West Shore
1995 Technology Parkway
Mechanicsburg, PA 17050
Phone: 717-791-2600

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