Saint Luke's Brain and Stroke Institute

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Stroke - (strok) sudden death of brain cells due to a lack of oxygen when the blood flow to the brain is impaired by blockage or rupture of an artery

Neurology - (neu.rol.o.gee) medical specialty for the diagnosis and treatment of disorders of the nervous system - brain, spinal cord, and nerves

Neurosurgery -(neu.ro.sur.ger.ee) surgery on any part of the nervous system, including the brain


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	The Saint Luke's Difference

Stroke patients at Saint Luke's are 10 times more likely to receive stroke reversal treatment than the national average Innovative treatments of the nervous system and spine Comprehensive epilepsy care with single point of contact Advanced, minimally invasive radiation treatment options for tumors of the brain, head, neck, and spine

	Quality In Action

Nationally accredited primary stroke center Saint Luke's Health System won the 2006 Missouri Quality Award, the official state recognition for excellence in quality leadership.

	Site Visits

One-day site visits are offered for developing stroke centers. Teams from all over the US as well as Britain, China and South Africa have come to Saint Luke's to learn about efficient evidence-based stroke treatment. Call 816.932.7934 or 816.932.3777

	Brain and Stroke Services

Brain Fitness Center Brain Tumor Center Epilepsy Center Midwest Ear Institute Neuro Interventional Radiology Neuro Rehabilitation Neuro Surgery Pain Management Research and Clinical Trials Shaped Beam Radiosurgery Center Sleep Disorders Center Spine Care Stroke Center

	More Information

Listen to Dr. Marilyn Rymer on Stroke (5 min) Listen to John Corbaley on the Brain Fitness Center (5 min) Listen to Dr. Michael Salacz on the Brain Tumor Center (5 min) Listen to Dr. John Croom on the Comprehensive Epilepsy Center (6 min)

	Locations

Brain and Stroke Institute at Saint Luke's Hospital Also at this location: Brain Tumor Center Interventional Radiology and Neuroimaging Center Sleep Disorders Center Stroke Center Shaped Beam Surgery Center Saint Luke's Midwest Ear Institute Outpatient Center

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