The Cerebrovascular division of the Department of Neurology at Upstate Medical University offers the most comprehensive evaluation and treatment for patients with vascular disorders of the central nervous system.
As the region's first Comprehensive Stroke Center, Cerebrovascular service has received multiple recognition awards for outstanding stroke care.
Upstate has been awarded DNV Comprehensive Stroke Center Certification, a designation that encompasses the full spectrum of stroke care—diagnosis, treatment, rehabilitation and education—and establishes clear metrics to evaluate outcomes. Upstate has received annual quality achievement awards from the American Heart Association for quick treatment of stroke. Comprehensive stroke centers are typically the largest and best-equipped hospitals in a given geographical area that can treat any kind of stroke or stroke complication.
The Cerebrovascular division also supports the regional community by serving as a hub hospital to the growing stroke telemedicine network which aims to increase the proportion of patients who receive specialist-driven acute stroke care in a timely manner in their own community.
At Upstate Stroke Center, the Cerebrovascular services provide appropriate patients a collaborative, multidisciplinary care that includes:
The Upstate Cererebrovascular team includes:
