Stroke Diagnosis and Treatment
Stroke, also called a brain attack, occurs either when arterial blockages prevent blood from reaching the brain or when an artery in the brain ruptures. About 6 million stroke survivors are alive today.
The key is getting quality care fast. That's why brain attack teams at Aiken Regional are specially trained to treat urgent stroke symptoms around the clock.
Neurologists can use computed tomography (CT) scans, magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) scans and cerebral angiography to examine a patient's brain, verify if a stroke is present and recommend appropriate treatments.
And Aiken Regional is proud to be an active member of the National Stroke Association's Stroke Center Network. Membership signifies that our Center is committed to providing high-quality healthcare to persons at risk for stroke and with stroke.
