Stroke Treatment at Cleveland Clinic

Stroke Treatment provides specialized evaluation and treatment for ischemic and hemorrhagic stroke, with the goal of reducing brain injury, addressing the underlying cause and supporting neurological recovery. Depending on the type and timing of the stroke, treatment may include emergency medical therapy, clot-removal procedures, management of bleeding, vascular interventions, rehabilitation and prevention of future strokes.

Price

Price on Request

Why Price on Request?

The cost of stroke treatment depends on the type and severity of stroke, emergency evaluation, brain and vascular imaging, medications, procedures, hospitalization, intensive care, rehabilitation and follow-up treatment required. A personalized estimate is provided according to the patient's clinical needs.

Complete Description

What Is Stroke Treatment?

Stroke Treatment focuses on rapidly identifying the type and cause of stroke and providing appropriate medical or procedural treatment.

Stroke generally occurs when blood flow to part of the brain is interrupted or when a blood vessel in the brain ruptures.

The two major types are:

• Ischemic stroke

• Hemorrhagic stroke

Who May Need Stroke Treatment?

Stroke treatment may be required for patients experiencing symptoms such as:

• Sudden weakness

• Facial drooping

• Speech difficulty

• Sudden vision changes

• Loss of coordination

• Severe dizziness

• Sudden confusion

• Sudden severe headache

Stroke symptoms require urgent medical evaluation.

Emergency Stroke Evaluation

Initial evaluation may include:

• Medical history

• Neurological examination

• Assessment of symptom onset

• Brain imaging

• Blood testing

• Vascular imaging

• Assessment of stroke severity

Rapid evaluation helps determine the most appropriate treatment.

Ischemic Stroke Treatment

An ischemic stroke occurs when a blood vessel supplying the brain becomes blocked.

Treatment may include:

• Clot-dissolving medication for eligible patients

• Mechanical clot removal for selected patients

• Supportive medical care

• Treatment of the underlying cause

Treatment options depend heavily on timing and individual clinical factors.

Hemorrhagic Stroke Treatment

A hemorrhagic stroke occurs when a blood vessel in the brain ruptures and causes bleeding.

Treatment may focus on:

• Controlling blood pressure

• Managing bleeding

• Reducing pressure on the brain

• Treating the underlying blood vessel abnormality

• Surgical or endovascular treatment when appropriate

Mechanical Thrombectomy

Selected patients with certain large-vessel ischemic strokes may be candidates for mechanical thrombectomy.

This procedure uses specialized catheter-based techniques to remove a blood clot and restore blood flow to the brain.

Eligibility depends on:

• Stroke type

• Location of the blockage

• Time from symptom onset

• Brain imaging

• Overall clinical condition

Clot-Dissolving Treatment

Eligible patients with certain ischemic strokes may receive medication designed to dissolve a blood clot.

Treatment eligibility depends on:

• Time since symptoms began

• Stroke characteristics

• Medical history

• Bleeding risk

• Imaging findings

Brain and Vascular Imaging

Stroke evaluation may involve:

• CT scan

• MRI

• CT angiography

• MR angiography

• Other vascular imaging

Imaging helps determine the location and type of stroke and may guide treatment decisions.

Stroke Neurological Assessment

Neurological assessment may evaluate:

• Muscle strength

• Speech

• Vision

• Sensation

• Coordination

• Balance

• Consciousness

• Cognitive function

Stroke Cause Evaluation

After the acute phase, specialists may investigate why the stroke occurred.

Evaluation may include assessment for:

• High blood pressure

• Heart rhythm disorders

• Carotid artery disease

• Heart disease

• Blood clotting disorders

• Other vascular risk factors

Carotid Artery Evaluation

Patients with certain ischemic strokes may be evaluated for carotid artery disease.

Assessment may involve:

• Vascular imaging

• Ultrasound

• CT angiography

• MR angiography

• Vascular specialist consultation

Heart Rhythm Evaluation

Certain strokes may be associated with abnormal heart rhythms such as atrial fibrillation.

Evaluation may include:

• Electrocardiogram

• Heart monitoring

• Echocardiography

• Other cardiac testing

Hemorrhagic Stroke Surgery

Selected patients with brain bleeding may require surgical treatment.

Depending on the condition, procedures may be considered to:

• Remove blood

• Reduce pressure

• Treat the source of bleeding

• Prevent further neurological damage

Aneurysm and Vascular Treatment

When a stroke or brain hemorrhage is associated with an aneurysm or vascular abnormality, treatment may include:

• Endovascular procedures

• Surgical treatment

• Other specialized vascular interventions

Stroke Intensive Care

Patients with severe strokes may require close monitoring.

Care may include management of:

• Blood pressure

• Breathing

• Brain pressure

• Blood glucose

• Neurological function

• Other medical complications

Stroke Rehabilitation

Rehabilitation is an important part of recovery for many stroke patients.

It may include:

• Physical therapy

• Occupational therapy

• Speech therapy

• Swallowing therapy

• Cognitive rehabilitation

• Balance training

• Mobility training

Stroke Recovery

Recovery varies depending on:

• Stroke type

• Location of brain injury

• Stroke severity

• Speed of treatment

• Overall health

• Rehabilitation progress

Some patients recover quickly, while others require longer-term rehabilitation.

Secondary Stroke Prevention

After a stroke, specialists may develop a plan to reduce the risk of another stroke.

Prevention may include:

• Blood pressure management

• Cholesterol management

• Medication

• Diabetes management

• Smoking cessation

• Heart rhythm treatment

• Lifestyle changes

• Treatment of vascular disease

Post-Stroke Follow-Up

Follow-up care may include:

• Neurological assessment

• Medication management

• Rehabilitation monitoring

• Vascular evaluation

• Cardiac evaluation

• Risk-factor management

Stroke Second Opinion

Patients may seek a stroke treatment second opinion after receiving a diagnosis or treatment recommendation.

Specialists may review:

• CT scans

• MRI scans

• Angiography

• Neurological reports

• Cardiac testing

• Previous treatment

• Rehabilitation records

International Patients

International patients should provide relevant medical records whenever possible.

Useful documents may include:

• CT scans

• MRI scans

• CT angiography

• MR angiography

• Neurology reports

• Cardiology reports

• Laboratory results

• Previous treatment records

• Rehabilitation reports

• Current medication list

Benefits of Specialized Stroke Treatment

Specialized stroke care may help:

• Rapidly identify stroke type

• Evaluate the cause of stroke

• Restore blood flow in selected ischemic strokes

• Manage brain bleeding

• Treat selected vascular abnormalities

• Provide neurological monitoring

• Support rehabilitation

• Reduce future stroke risk

• Coordinate multidisciplinary care

• Provide stroke second opinions

Why Choose Cleveland Clinic for Stroke Treatment?

Cleveland Clinic provides multidisciplinary stroke care involving neurologists, neurosurgeons, neuroradiologists, vascular specialists, rehabilitation professionals and other healthcare specialists.

Patients can receive coordinated evaluation, acute treatment, rehabilitation planning and long-term stroke prevention.

Cost & Price on Request

Price: Price on Request

The total cost of stroke treatment depends on the type and severity of stroke and the medical services required.

Potential costs may include:

• Emergency evaluation

• Neurological consultation

• CT or MRI imaging

• Vascular imaging

• Laboratory testing

• Clot-dissolving medication

• Mechanical thrombectomy

• Surgery

• Hospitalization

• Intensive care

• Rehabilitation

• Follow-up consultations

• Preventive treatment

A personalized cost estimate should be requested according to the patient's individual treatment requirements.

Frequently Asked Questions

1. What are the main types of stroke?

The two major types are ischemic stroke, caused by blocked blood flow, and hemorrhagic stroke, caused by bleeding in or around the brain.

2. Can a stroke be treated with medication?

Some eligible ischemic stroke patients may receive clot-dissolving medication, while other patients may require procedures or supportive treatment.

3. What is mechanical thrombectomy?

Mechanical thrombectomy is a catheter-based procedure used to remove certain blood clots from blocked brain arteries in eligible patients.

4. Is rehabilitation necessary after a stroke?

Many patients benefit from physical, occupational, speech, swallowing or cognitive rehabilitation, depending on their individual neurological deficits.

5. How much does stroke treatment cost?

Price is available on request. The final cost depends on emergency treatment, imaging, procedures, hospitalization, rehabilitation and follow-up care.

Product Details

Product Name: Stroke Treatment

Hospital: Cleveland Clinic

Brand: Cleveland Clinic

Country: United States

Specialty: Neurology & Neurosurgery

Service Type: Stroke Treatment

Customer-Facing Price: Price on Request

International Patients: Available

Location: Cleveland, Ohio, USA