Stroke is the leading cause of adult disability and the fifth-leading cause of death in the United States.
Patient outcomes improve with early action in treatment and restoring blood flow. Therefore, it is critical that treatment start as soon as possible. For every hour's delay in medical treatment, the brain loses 120 million cells.
Experts at the UPMC Stroke Institute are available 24 hours a day, seven days a week, and feature both primary and comprehensive stroke centers. Our team uses advanced therapies to treat stroke with the goal of restoring cognitive and physical function.
The Joint Commission awards four advanced certification levels for stroke centers, based on core standards, clinical practice guidelines, performance measurements, and clinically-specific requirements.
A Comprehensive Stroke Center is available at:
A Thrombectomy-Capable Stroke Center is available at:
Primary stroke centers are available at:
Acute Stroke Ready Hospitals are available at:
Phone: 412-232-8840
Address:
1350 Locust St., Suite 311
Pittsburgh, PA 15219
The institute focuses on:
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To make an appointment, complete a UPMC Stroke Institute contact form or call 412-232-8840.
