Delaying stroke care means loss of brain tissue - please don’t drive yourself in, call 911,” says Shabbir. “Having a top-notch program for stroke means that the Johns Creek community can count on round-the-clock access to timely care. “At Emory Johns Creek, we take strokes very seriously our processes are efficient, our treatments include the latest evidence-based therapies, and our staff is highly trained.”Įarly stroke detection and treatment are key to improving survival, minimizing disability and accelerating recovery times. “Recognition received for stroke care by the American Heart Association is a testament to the world-class program that has been established by our quality and clinical teams,” says Hasan Shabbir, MD, chief quality officer at Emory Johns Creek Hospital. Get With The Guidelines - Stroke is an in-hospital program for improving stroke care by promoting consistent adherence to these guidelines, which can minimize the long-term effects of a stroke and even prevent death. When that happens, part of the brain cannot get the blood and oxygen it needs, so brain cells die. Get With The Guidelines puts the expertise of the American Heart Association and American Stroke Association to work for hospitals nationwide, helping ensure patient care is aligned with the latest research- and evidence-based guidelines. A stroke occurs when a blood vessel that carries oxygen and nutrients to the brain is either blocked by a clot or bursts. 5 cause of death and a leading cause of disability in the U.S. Emory Johns Creek Hospital has received the American Heart Association’s SilverPlus Get With The Guidelines® - Stroke quality achievement award for its commitment to ensuring stroke patients receive the most appropriate treatment according to nationally recognized, research-based guidelines, ultimately leading to more lives saved and reduced disability.
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