This department offers
- Advanced stroke imaging and diagnostics
- Mechanical thrombectomy
- Neurocritical care
- Neurointerventional and endovascular treatment
- Neurology
- Stroke care
- Stroke follow-up care
- Stroke Therapy Services
- Telemedicine stroke services
- Thrombolytic therapy
Comprehensive stroke care at Lutheran Hospital
Lutheran Hospital is recognized as a DNV-certified Comprehensive Stroke Center, the highest level of stroke center certification available. This designation reflects our ability to provide advanced care for patients experiencing complex stroke emergencies and supports our commitment to delivering high-quality stroke treatment.
Patients have access to specialized stroke care 24 hours a day, seven days a week, including stroke experts, advanced neuroimaging, endovascular treatment, neurocritical care, and rehabilitation services. From emergency treatment through recovery, our multidisciplinary team works together to provide coordinated care focused on achieving the best possible outcomes for every patient.
Lutheran Hospital offers:
- 24/7 emergency stroke care
- Advanced stroke treatments, including minimally invasive endovascular procedures
- A dedicated neurocritical care unit
- A dedicated inpatient stroke unit
- Rehabilitation staff specializing in stroke care
- Outpatient care by neurologists and neurosurgeons
- Tele-stroke services to provide expert care to communities across Colorado
Our compliance rates meet or exceed national standards
- Our compliance rates are at or above the national safety standard and meet or exceed the American Heart Association/American Stroke Association's "Get with the Guidelines" performance targets.
- Compliance with the American Heart Association's "Get with the Guidelines" performance measures at or above 85%, which is better than the national benchmark.
- Our treatment times are above the benchmark, ensuring best patient outcomes.
Lutheran Stroke Center FAQs
Find answers to frequently asked questions about stroke care at Lutheran Hospital
Yes. Lutheran Hospital is certified as a Comprehensive Stroke Center (CSC) by DNV Healthcare USA. This is the highest level of stroke center certification and recognizes hospitals equipped to provide advanced care for complex stroke emergencies, including specialized treatment and around-the-clock access to stroke experts.
A Comprehensive Stroke Center offers the highest level of stroke care available. Patients have access to advanced imaging, specialized stroke physicians, neurocritical care, endovascular treatments, rehabilitation services, and coordinated care throughout recovery.
Lutheran Hospital provides a full range of stroke services, including clot-busting medication (thrombolytic therapy), mechanical thrombectomy, advanced neuroimaging, neurocritical care, neurointerventional procedures, telemedicine stroke services, rehabilitation therapy, and ongoing stroke prevention care.
Yes. Our stroke team is available 24 hours a day, seven days a week to evaluate and treat patients experiencing stroke symptoms. Rapid diagnosis and treatment can help reduce the risk of long-term disability and improve outcomes.
Call 911 immediately. Stroke is a medical emergency, and every minute matters. Emergency medical services can begin care quickly and transport patients to a facility equipped to provide advanced stroke treatment.
Yes. Lutheran Hospital provides comprehensive stroke rehabilitation services, including physical, occupational, and speech therapy. Our team works with patients and families to support recovery, maximize function, and help prevent future strokes.
Yes. We offer ongoing stroke prevention, monitoring, and follow-up care to help patients manage risk factors, reduce the chance of another stroke, and support long-term recovery.
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