Abrazo West Campus receives national stroke care award
By Independent Newsmedia
Posted 8/13/20
Abrazo West Campus in Goodyear is among four Abrazo Health hospitals across the Valley recognized with the American Heart Association/American Stroke Association’s Get With The Guidelines Quality Achievement and Target: Stroke awards.
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Abrazo West Campus receives national stroke care award
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KNOW THE SYMPTOMS AND ACT FAST
For every minute that brain cells are deprived of oxygen during a stroke, the likelihood of brain damage increases. FAST represents four key signs of stroke identification. Here’s how it works:
Face: Ask the person to smile. Does one side of the face droop?
Arms: Ask the person to raise both arms. Does one arm drift downward?
Speech: Ask the person to repeat a simple sentence. Are the words slurred? Can the patient repeat the sentence correctly?
Time: If a person is having trouble with these basic commands, call 911 immediately.
Abrazo West Campus 13677 W. McDowell Road Goodyear, AZ 85395
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By Independent Newsmedia
Abrazo West Campus in Goodyear is among four Abrazo Health hospitals across the Valley recognized with the American Heart Association/American Stroke Association’s Get With The Guidelines Quality Achievement and Target: Stroke awards.
The hospital received the Get With The Guidelines-Stroke Gold Plus/Target Stroke Elite Award for 2020.
The awards underscore Abrazo’s investment in talent and technology to treat stroke and neurological disease in its hospitals across the Valley, the healthcare organization said in a press release.
“Abrazo Health is dedicated to providing quality care for each of the communities we serve,” Chief Executive Officer Brian Elisco said. “This recognition acknowledges our network’s commitment to ensuring stroke patients receive the most appropriate treatment according to nationally recognized guidelines based on the latest scientific evidence.”
He added that signs of stroke and other emergencies shouldn’t be ignored.
“Your health can’t wait. It’s important to seek care if you are experiencing a symptom that is affecting your ability to function. Don’t delay care because it could lead to significant complications,” Mr. Elisco said.
Also honored were Abrazo Arrowhead, Abrazo Central and Abrazo Scottsdale
Some facts about strokes
A stroke can cause lasting brain damage, long-term disability or even death, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Stroke is the fifth leading cause of death in the U.S.
Nearly 795,000 people suffer a new or recurrent stroke each year
A stroke occurs when blood supply to part of the brain is blocked or when a blood vessel in the brain bursts. In either case, parts of the brain become damaged or die.
Ischemic stroke occurs when blood clots or other particles block the blood vessels to the brain. Fatty deposits called plaque can also cause blockages by building up in the blood vessels.
Hemorrhagic stroke occurs when a blood vessel bursts in the brain. Blood builds up and damages surrounding brain tissue.