
How Having AFib Relates To Your Risk For Stroke
People with AFib are five times more likely to have a stroke in their lifetime – and may have more severe strokes than someone who doesn’t have AFib.
Every 40 seconds someone has a stroke, making it the leading cause of adult disability in the United States. When you or a loved one is having a stroke, every second counts. If you suspect stroke, call 9-1-1 immediately. The experts at Henry Ford Stroke Center are ready round the clock to diagnose and begin treatment in minutes.
A stroke is when blood flow to part of the brain is cut off. When this happens, brain cells begin to die due to lack of oxygen. Delayed diagnosis and treatment can result in permanent disability or death. That’s why it’s important to recognize the signs of stroke and know what to do in an emergency. And when it comes to treating stroke, not all emergency rooms are the same.
In a stroke emergency, having an experienced team with access to the latest treatment is important. Our highly trained stroke experts are dedicated to giving you the best care available, helping get you back on your feet as quickly as possible.
Our team also provides educational support, treatment to prevent a future stroke, and physical and occupational therapies to create a comprehensive care plan that is unique to each individual.
The Comprehensive Stroke Center at Henry Ford Hospital is one of the few institutions awarded certification as a Comprehensive Stroke Center from The Joint Commission. This certification recognizes the significant resources in staff and training in order to treat complex stroke cases.
As a Joint Commission-certified Comprehensive Stroke Center, we are required to have:
In addition, we were honored with the Get With The Guidelines Gold Plus Quality Achievement Award and the Get With The Guidelines Target: Stroke Honor Roll Elite Award from the American Heart Association/American Stroke Association.
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People with AFib are five times more likely to have a stroke in their lifetime – and may have more severe strokes than someone who doesn’t have AFib.
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