Stroke Care

When stroke symptoms occur, timely, coordinated care matters. From emergency care to follow-up and prevention, we’re here to support your brain, heart, and overall health. At Stormont Vail Health, our teams work together to recognize and treat stroke, identify factors that may contribute to stroke risk, and help patients move forward with ongoing care and recovery.

Why Choose Stormont Vail Health for Stroke Care?

When a stroke happens, getting the right care quickly matters. Our experienced specialists, including cardiologists and neurologists, provide coordinated care from emergency treatment through recovery and prevention.

Our Primary Stroke Center in Topeka offers advanced treatment options, including mechanical thrombectomy, a minimally invasive procedure that can remove certain blood clots from the brain.

Access to this specialized treatment brings an advanced level of stroke care closer to home.

American Heart Association Stroke Designations

Quality stroke care is a priority across our health system.

Stormont Vail Health Topeka Campus and Flint Hills Campus in Junction City have both earned national recognition from the American Heart Association through its Get With The Guidelines® program.

Stroke & Heart Care: Connected for Your Health

Heart disease and stroke share many risk factors, such as high blood pressure, AFib, and vascular disease. That’s why our Cardiology and Neurology teams work to prevent events, streamline emergency care, and support recovery.

AFib and Stroke Risk

AFib can increase the risk of stroke. Monitoring and managing abnormal heart rhythms can be an important part of reducing that risk.

Collaborative Treatment

After a stroke, a targeted cardiac evaluation can help your care team better understand your heart health and plan ongoing care.

Shared Diagnostics

Transesophageal echocardiography (TEE), mobile cardiac telemetry, and implantable loop records help identify heart-related causes of stroke.

Preventive Focus

Lifestyle support, medication management, and rehabilitation can all play a role in protecting your heart and brain health.

B.E. F.A.S.T.

Knowing the warning signs of a stroke can help you act quickly. Remember B.E. F.A.S.T.:

B – Balance:

Sudden loss of balance or coordination

E – Eyes:

Sudden changes in vision

F – Face:

One side of the face droops or feels numb

A – Arms:

One arm is weak or numb

S – Speech:

Speech is slurred or difficult to understand

T – Time:

Call 911 immediately

If you notice any of these symptoms, even if they go away, call 911 right away. The American Heart Association advises that calling 911 is the fastest way to get stroke care and allows EMS to begin care and alert the hospital stroke team.

Know the signs. Understand your risk. Learn more about stroke symptoms, risk factors, and types in our Mayo Clinic Health Library.

Stroke Risk Factors We Treat

Our teams provide evaluation and care for vascular conditions that can affect circulation and contribute to your overall cardiovascular health.

Additional important risk factors to both stroke and cardiovascular health include diabetes, smoking, alcohol use, obesity, and obstructive sleep apnea.

Stroke Care Clinics

Specialized clinics give patients access to focused evaluation, treatment, and ongoing care for vascular conditions.

Neurology and Stroke Clinic
Peripheral Artery Disease Clinic
Peripheral Vascular Disease Clinic
Vein Clinic

Hear From Our Patients

Every patient’s experience with stroke and recovery is different. Hear how our care teams have helped Timothy Bacon, Emily Lauritsen, and Lee Stephenson navigate care, recovery, and the journey forward.