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Stroke

Stroke services at Salem Health


A stroke occurs when a clot blocks blood supply to part of the brain (ischemic stroke) or a blood vessel in or around the brain ruptures (hemorrhagic stroke). As a result, parts of the brain become damaged or die.

The abilities lost or affected by a stroke depend on the extent of the brain damage and where in the brain the stroke occurred. Some brain cells may be only temporarily damaged and may resume functioning.

The brain is also capable of reorganizing its own functions or reassigning a different region of the brain to “take over” for the damaged area. Stroke survivors sometimes experience remarkable recoveries and can show signs of improvement for the rest of their lives.

 


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Salem Health is a leader in stroke care

We have been awarded the Get With The Guidelines®️ - Stroke Gold Plus with Target: Stroke Honor Roll from the American Heart Association. This quality award is given to hospitals that provide extreme care for stroke patients — requiring 24 months of proven high performance and fast treatment times. Salem Health was honored to first received the award in 2025 and again this year. 



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In America, stroke is the No. 1 cause of adult disability and the No. 3 cause of death.

Each year 750,000 people will be stricken and more than six million people are stroke survivors, according to the National Stroke Association.

Understanding strokes — what they are and what causes them — may help you prevent a stroke or reduce your risk of having another one. Strokes are caused by blocked or ruptured blood vessels in the brain. This starves brain cells of life-giving oxygen. If the blockage or rupture lasts long enough, the oxygen-starved part of the brain dies and capabilities are lost.


Watch for signs of a stroke

If you have already had a stroke, the most important fact you should know is that your chances of having another one are nine times greater, so know the warning signs. When a stroke begins, time is important. A blood clot in the brain kills about 32,000 brain cells every second, so act fast. Download the helpful the symptoms lists below so you know what to look for. 

Call 911 and get to a hospital as quickly as possible. With prompt treatment, brain damage can be slowed and even stopped.

BE FAST

Know stroke symptoms so you can act fast. 

Know the signs of a stroke

 


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