May 18, 2022
You can’t feel carotid stenosis, but the blockage of an artery in your neck can cause a stroke. Remedies include drugs, surgery and a new minimally invasive procedure called TCAR.
Sep 8, 2021
To help prevent a stroke — a common and serious risk associated with AFib — patients are treated with blood thinners. But for some, the medication itself can be risky.
May 25, 2021
There are two types of stroke -- ischemic and hemorrhagic -- with hemorrhagic being less common. It happens when a blood vessel breaks and bleeds into the brain. Within minutes, brain cells begin to die. In this interview, neurologist Dr. David Wilkinson talks about the symptoms, causes and treatment of hemorrhagic stroke -- and why it's critical to seek prompt medical attention when stroke is suspected.
May 11, 2021
A stroke is considered a medical emergency. It happens when a blood vessel in the brain bursts or, more commonly, when a blockage happens. Without treatment, cells in the brain can quickly begin to die. This can cause serious disability or even death. Program Coordinator Morgan Boyer, from Penn State Health St. Joseph, provides important information to help families recognize the symptoms of stroke.
Apr 21, 2021
Urgent care or emergency room? A certified nurse practitioner discusses how to choose what’s right for your crisis in this week’s Medical Minute.
Nov 19, 2020
Abdul Ishaq spends much of his life happily on the golf course – and has since he was a teenager – but the Hummelstown man says he will now remember it most as the place where his life was saved.
Jul 30, 2020
St. Joseph Medical Center earned recertification as a Primary Stroke Center and renewal of its Disease Specific Care Certification for Advanced Heart Failure.
May 21, 2020
Strokes are the fifth most common cause of death in the United States and a leading cause of disability among survivors. Fortunately, most strokes — more than 80% — are preventable by managing risk factors.
Jul 22, 2019
Penn State Health St. Joseph Medical Center, Penn State Heart and Vascular Institute and Penn State Stroke Center recently earned national recognition for their commitment to delivering a higher standard of patient care.
Jun 3, 2019
We learn about mini-strokes as well as the increasing prevalence of strokes among young people from Penn State Stroke Center program coordinators Alicia Richardson and Cesar Velasco.
