Stroke Treatment at Massachusetts General Hospital

Stroke Treatment at Massachusetts General Hospital provides specialized emergency, diagnostic and long-term care for patients experiencing ischemic or hemorrhagic stroke and other cerebrovascular conditions. Care may include rapid neurological assessment, advanced brain and vascular imaging, clot-removal procedures, medication-based treatment, neurosurgical intervention and rehabilitation planning.

Price

Price on Request

Why Price on Request?

Stroke treatment costs vary according to the type and severity of stroke, emergency care, imaging, medications, endovascular procedures, surgery, hospitalization, intensive care and rehabilitation required. A personalized estimate can be provided based on the treatment plan.

Complete Description

What Is Stroke Treatment?

A stroke 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 — caused by blocked blood flow

• Hemorrhagic stroke — caused by bleeding in or around the brain

Rapid treatment is essential because stroke can cause permanent brain injury.

Emergency Stroke Evaluation

Patients with suspected stroke may undergo rapid assessment of:

• Neurological symptoms

• Time when symptoms began

• Medical history

• Blood pressure

• Blood glucose

• Neurological function

The treatment team determines whether emergency stroke therapy may be appropriate.

Stroke Brain Imaging

Diagnostic imaging may include:

• CT scan

• CT angiography

• MRI

• Magnetic resonance angiography

• Other vascular imaging

Imaging helps determine the type and location of the stroke and whether major blood vessels are blocked or bleeding.

Ischemic Stroke Treatment

Treatment for ischemic stroke may include medications or procedures designed to restore blood flow to the brain.

Depending on eligibility and timing, treatment may include:

• Intravenous clot-dissolving medication

• Mechanical thrombectomy

• Other stroke interventions

Treatment decisions depend on individual clinical circumstances.

Mechanical Thrombectomy

For selected patients with certain large-vessel ischemic strokes, mechanical thrombectomy may be performed.

A specialized catheter is used to reach the blocked blood vessel and remove the clot.

Hemorrhagic Stroke Treatment

Hemorrhagic stroke requires specialized evaluation to identify the source and control bleeding.

Treatment may include:

• Blood-pressure management

• Reversal of certain blood-thinning medicines

• Neurosurgical treatment

• Endovascular procedures

• Intensive neurological monitoring

Brain Aneurysm & Stroke Care

Some hemorrhagic strokes are caused by ruptured brain aneurysms.

Specialists may evaluate and treat aneurysms using:

• Endovascular procedures

• Surgical clipping

• Other specialized techniques

Cerebrovascular Evaluation

Stroke specialists may evaluate conditions affecting blood vessels supplying the brain, including:

• Carotid artery disease

• Intracranial vascular disease

• Brain aneurysms

• Arteriovenous malformations

• Other cerebrovascular disorders

Stroke Unit & Neurological Monitoring

Patients may require specialized monitoring of:

• Neurological status

• Blood pressure

• Heart rhythm

• Oxygen levels

• Blood tests

• Brain imaging

The level of monitoring depends on stroke severity and treatment needs.

Stroke Prevention

After a stroke or transient ischemic attack, specialists may evaluate risk factors such as:

• High blood pressure

• Diabetes

• High cholesterol

• Atrial fibrillation

• Carotid artery disease

• Smoking

• Other cardiovascular risk factors

Treatment may include medication and lifestyle recommendations.

Carotid Artery Evaluation

For selected patients, specialists may evaluate carotid artery narrowing as a potential cause of stroke or TIA.

Evaluation may involve vascular imaging and consultation with appropriate specialists.

Transient Ischemic Attack Evaluation

A TIA, sometimes called a "mini-stroke," can be an important warning sign for future stroke.

Specialists may perform neurological and vascular evaluation to identify potential causes and reduce future stroke risk.

Stroke Rehabilitation Planning

Following stroke, patients may require rehabilitation for problems involving:

• Walking

• Strength

• Speech

• Swallowing

• Coordination

• Memory

• Daily activities

Care may involve rehabilitation specialists and other members of the multidisciplinary team.

Stroke Follow-Up Care

Follow-up may include:

• Neurological examinations

• Imaging

• Medication management

• Risk-factor management

• Rehabilitation

• Stroke-prevention planning

Multidisciplinary Stroke Care

Complex stroke cases may involve:

• Vascular neurologists

• Neurosurgeons

• Neurointerventional specialists

• Neuroradiologists

• Emergency physicians

• Critical-care specialists

• Rehabilitation specialists

Stroke Second Opinion

Patients may seek a stroke second opinion regarding:

• Stroke diagnosis

• Imaging findings

• Cause of stroke

• Treatment recommendations

• Surgical or endovascular options

• Long-term prevention

International Patients

International patients should provide relevant records whenever possible, including:

• CT/MRI scans

• CT/MR angiography

• Stroke reports

• Laboratory results

• Previous hospital records

• Medication list

• Previous neurological evaluations

Potential Benefits of Specialized Stroke Care

Specialized stroke services may provide:

• Rapid diagnosis

• Advanced brain and vascular imaging

• Emergency stroke treatment

• Endovascular clot removal when appropriate

• Neurosurgical management when required

• Stroke prevention

• Rehabilitation coordination

• Long-term neurological follow-up

Why Choose Massachusetts General Hospital for Stroke Treatment?

Massachusetts General Hospital provides comprehensive stroke care through specialized neurological, neurosurgical and cerebrovascular teams, with access to advanced diagnostic imaging, emergency treatment, endovascular procedures and multidisciplinary follow-up.

Cost & Price on Request

Price: Price on Request

Potential costs may include:

• Emergency evaluation

• Neurological consultation

• CT/MRI

• Vascular imaging

• Stroke medications

• Mechanical thrombectomy

• Neurosurgery

• Intensive care

• Hospitalization

• Rehabilitation

• Follow-up care

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

Frequently Asked Questions

1. Is stroke treatment an emergency?

Yes. A suspected stroke requires immediate medical evaluation because some treatments are time-sensitive.

2. What is the treatment for an ischemic stroke?

Depending on eligibility, treatment may include clot-dissolving medication or mechanical thrombectomy.

3. What is mechanical thrombectomy?

It is an endovascular procedure that uses a catheter to remove a blood clot from a blocked brain artery in selected patients.

4. Can a hemorrhagic stroke require surgery?

Yes. Some hemorrhagic strokes may require neurosurgical or endovascular treatment, depending on the cause and location of bleeding.

5. How much does stroke treatment cost?

Price is available on request. Costs depend on emergency treatment, imaging, procedures, hospitalization, intensive care and rehabilitation needs.

Product Details

Product Name: Stroke Treatment at Massachusetts General Hospital

Hospital: Massachusetts General Hospital

Brand: Massachusetts General Hospital

Country: United States

Specialty: Neurology & Neurosurgery

Service Type: Stroke Treatment

Customer-Facing Price: Price on Request

International Patients: Available

Location: Boston, Massachusetts, USA