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Stroke Center

Signs & Symptoms of Stroke

  • Sudden weakness or numbness of the face, arm, or leg, especially on one side of the body
  • Sudden confusion, trouble speaking or understanding
  • Sudden trouble seeing in one or both eyes
  • Sudden trouble walking, dizziness, loss of balance or coordination
  • Sudden severe headache with no known cause

If you experience any of these symptoms, call 911 immediately!

Stroke is a medical emergency!

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Approximately 700,000 Americans each year suffer from a new or recurrent stroke. That means that a stroke occurs every 45 seconds in the United States. Stroke is the third leading cause of death behind heart and cancer disease. According to the Department of Health in Connecticut more than 1,800 residents die each year from stroke.

At St. Vincent's Medical Center our stroke team is committed to providing the highest standard of care for stroke patients. The quality care provided is focused to meet the unique and specialized needs of stroke patients. We would like to inform you of the critical components of our stroke program at St. Vincent's Medical Center.

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Services Offered by the Stroke Center

Rapid diagnosis and treatment of a stroke victim is the key to providing optimal care and outcome.

Key Contacts

Stroke Director
Srinath Kadimi, MD

Stroke Coordinator
Jennifer Nascimento, RN



St. Vincent's Earns JCAHO "Gold Seal" Stroke Center Certification
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For more information about the Stroke Center, call our Care Line at 1-877-255-SVHS (7847).

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