Telestroke

With our Telestroke Program, you receive expert stroke care the moment you reach the emergency room.

Fast Stroke Treatment Across Central Massachusetts and Beyond

Timing is everything when you have a stroke. The UMass Memorial Health Telestroke Program connects our stroke experts directly to all our emergency rooms. You get an expert diagnosis and immediate treatment, right where you are.

How Telestroke Services Work

UMass Memorial stroke experts are available around the clock to care for stroke patients, no matter the location. When you arrive at one of our hospitals, you’re evaluated by the on-site emergency team. If the emergency room team suspects you’re having a stroke, they activate the telestroke system, which alerts the specialized stroke team.

The remote stroke specialist works with the on-site team to evaluate you via videoconferencing. Our specialists review your health history and any imaging or other tests. They can even talk with you and your loved ones. Your stroke specialist then makes a diagnosis and recommends appropriate treatment, which could include clot-busting medication to stop a stroke in its tracks or transfer for additional treatment.

Know the Signs of a Stroke

Every minute without stroke treatment equals lost brain cells.

Learn how to spot a stroke FAST:

F = Face
Does one side of the face droop?

A = Arm
Is one arm weak or numb?

S = Speech
Is speech slurred or odd?

T = Time
Call 911 right away if you notice any of these signs.

What to Expect From Our Telestroke Program

Stroke Treatment — Fast

With our Telestroke Program, there’s no need to wait for a stroke specialist to arrive at the ER. Your stroke specialist is right there in the room with you via video, where they can make quick, lifesaving decisions. It’s care that can make all the difference when you’re experiencing a stroke.

Improved Outcomes

By working closely with on-site emergency teams, we ensure everyone experiencing stroke gets the specialized care they need. Telestroke programs like ours minimize the impact of a stroke and improve survival rates. People who receive telestroke care often recover better from stroke, with more independence and a better quality of life.

Comprehensive Stroke Care

Be confident you’re getting the proper stroke care, no matter where you are. Our Telestroke Program covers all our locations. No matter where you are, you have a specially trained stroke team caring for you. 

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