The Stroke Center at The Miriam Hospital

The Stroke Center at The Miriam Hospital is Rhode Island's first acute stroke team—a team of clinicians experienced in the diagnosis and treatment of stroke who are available around-the-clock for stroke emergencies. It is also the first in the state to be designated as a Primary Stroke Center by the Joint Commission, and the only facility in the state to be certified three times.

The Stroke Center at the Miriam Hospital provides:

• Rhode Island's first Acute Stroke Team: a team of clinicians experienced in the diagnosis and treatment of stroke, who are available around-the-clock for stroke emergencies
• The latest in diagnostic imaging equipment to accurately detect stroke and its complications
• Minimally invasive delivery of care using the newest therapies, such as clot-dissolving medication and the Merci Retrieval device
• An intensive care unit coordinated with the stroke team for supporting treated patients
• A specialized team of nurses dedicated to caring for stroke patients
• Rehabilitation specialists committed to helping survivors regain a comfortable quality of life

• A multi-specialty stroke committee reviews patient care and outcomes monthly

State-of-the-art treatment options are available.

We are excited to offer the following treatment options and encourage you to discuss them with your doctor:

• Perfusion Diffusion Imaging: New imaging, performed on The Miriam Hospital's state-of-the-art 64 slice CT scanner, can help physicians diagnose a stroke early and predict the outcome of a stroke in progress. This imaging method shows the area of brain damage that cannot be reversed, as well as the area that is not yet damaged but is at risk for significant damage if an aggressive treatment approach is not taken.

For more information about the Stroke Center and The Miriam Hospital, please call 401-793-5533.