Comprehensive Stroke Care
At Intermountain Medical Center, we are proud to be the only Joint Commission-certified Comprehensive Stroke Center in Utah. This certification is the highest level attainable and demonstrates our expertise in treating the most complex strokes. Our stroke center combines cutting-edge technology with highly trained teams to ensure the best possible outcomes for our patients.
We care for over 1,000 stroke patients each year and have been recognized with the highest award possible from the American Heart Association’s Get With The Guidelines® —Stroke program. This recognition highlights our commitment to delivering exceptional stroke care. Intermountain Medical Center offers:
- 24/7 emergency stroke care
- Advanced stroke treatments, including minimally invasive endovascular procedures
- A dedicated Neurocritical Care Unit
- Inpatient stroke rehabilitation services
- Outpatient care by neurologists and neurosurgeons
- Telestroke services to provide expert care to communities across Utah and surrounding states
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.
- Carotid endartectomy and carotid stenting complication rates meet the national benchmark.
- Serious complication rates for diagnostic angiogram meet the national benchmark.