Stroke

Do you know the warning signs for a stroke? Nearly 70 percent of people who have suffered a minor stroke don’t recognize the symptoms at all. Seeking medical treatment within the first three hours is critical to successful treatment.

TOPEKA, KS September 18, 2023 – The University of Kansas Health System St. Francis Campus, a leader in innovative healthcare solutions, is proud to announce the introduction of the Watchman™ Procedure to its comprehensive list of cutting-edge cardiovascular treatments. This groundbreaking procedure marks a significant advancement in stroke prevention for patients with atrial fibrillation (AFib). Atrial…

As the fifth leading cause of death in the United States, stroke is a very serious condition. You may have heard the phrase “time is brain” or it may be a completely foreign idea to you, but the meaning is simple; the longer you wait to seek treatment once experiencing symptoms of stroke, the greater…

Nearly 800,000 people in the United States suffer from a stroke each year, with about three in four being first-time strokes. Strokes are also the leading cause of long-term disability and the leading preventable cause of disability. For National Stroke Month, our Medical Director of Inpatient Rehabilitation Services, Dr. Sushmita Veloor shares why she believes…