A stroke is a medical emergency. If you are experiencing stroke symptoms, don't wait — call 911 right away.
Stroke is the leading cause of adult disability and one of the primary causes of death in the United States. For every hour of delay in stroke treatment, your brain loses 120 million cells— making immediate treatment essential for improving stroke outcomes.
UPMC routinely exceeds national benchmarks for quality, timeliness, and outcomes for stroke treatment. Our team has the training and technology required to diagnose stroke quickly and accurately — when seconds count.
UPMC's stroke experts are available 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Primary stroke centers meet standards for treating most ischemic strokes (blockages), while comprehensive stroke centers are able to handle the full spectrum of strokes, with more advanced treatments, specialists, and neurosurgical care. Our stroke care network includes both primary and comprehensive stroke centers, and our team uses advanced therapies to treat strokes with the goal of restoring cognitive and physical function.
Stroke care at UPMC focuses on:
The Joint Commission awards four advanced certification levels for stroke centers based on core standards, clinical practice guidelines, performance measurements, and clinically specific requirements.
Learn more about levels of stroke care.
The UPMC Stroke Institute saves lives and helps people return to their highest possible quality of life after experiencing a stroke. They do this through innovative treatments, many of which are developed right here at UPMC with funding provided by people like you.
By making a tax-deductible donation, planned gift, or supporting special events, you are helping people heal. Learn more about giving opportunities at UPMC and giving through our regional UPMC foundations.
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