Stroke Overview
En Español (Spanish Version)
Stroke is a brain injury. It occurs when the brain's blood supply is interrupted. Without oxygen and nutrients from blood, brain tissue dies quickly (less than 10 minutes). This causes a sudden function loss.
Treatments for Stroke En Español (Spanish Version)
The treatment and management of stroke involves enormous commitments of time and personnel. After surgical treatment and/or medication, the focus of treatment shifts to rehabilitation.
Other Treatments for Stroke
En Español (Spanish Version)
Treatment for the acute episode of a stroke is either medical or surgical, but medical therapies are much more common.
Rehabilitation-Teamwork and Determination
Baptist Health System offers San Antonio an array of rehabilitation services for adult patients who have experienced stroke, brain, and congenital or progressive neurological syndromes.
Stroke Awareness Resources
See a list of helpful links.
Support Groups
At Baptist Medical Center and St. Luke’s Baptist Hospital we facilitate stroke support groups and peer visitation.