1700 South 23rd St. • Fort Pierce, FL 34950
What
drives us to
Innovate?
YOU!
Lawnwood Regional Medical Center
continues to lead the way by strengthening
our commitment to you. We are proud to
oer the FIRST and ONLY Comprehensive
Stroke Center in our area.
As the ONLY Comprehensive Stroke Center
in the area, we provide expert care for every
type of stroke, oer 24/7 catheter procedures,
neurological services, and have a dedicated
and trained Neuroscience ICU available for
every stroke patient.
To speak to a registered nurse or for a FREE
physician referral, call Consult-A-Nurse®
at 1-800-382-3522. Visit LawnwoodMed.com
for more information.
What is the dierence between a Primary Stroke
Center and a Comprehensive Stroke Center?
Primary Stroke Centers Comprehensive Stroke Centers
PATIENT CARE
Takes care of most cases of ischemic
(blood vessel blockage) types of stroke.
Cares for all types of stroke patients,
including bleeding (or hemorragic) strokes,
such as those caused by brain aneurysms.
MINIMALLY INVASIVE CATHETER PROCEDURES
Not required. 24/7 access to minimally invasive
catheter procedures to treat stroke.
SPECIALIZED INTENSIVE CARE UNIT FOR STROKE PATIENTS
No requirement for a separate intensive
care unit for stroke patients.
Dedicated neuroscience intensive care unit
NEUROSURGERY
Access to neurosurgey
Neurosurgical availability 24/7
with the ability to perform complex
neurovascular procedures, such as brain
aneurysm clipping, vascular malformation
surgery and carotid endarterectomy.
PATIENT TRANSFERS
within 2 hours.
Sends complex patients to a
Comprehensive Stroke Center.
for stroke patients.
TREASURE COAST STROKE CENTERS
Indian River Medical Center
Martin Health System
Raulerson Hospital
St. Lucie Medical Center
Sebastian River Medical Center
Receives patients from
Primary Stroke Centers.
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