The Stroke Center at University Hospital

Extraordinary care for area patients


chebl_remmel_1428.jpgWith its innovative protocols and groundbreaking clinical trials, the Stroke Center at University Hospital is creating the knowledge to heal.

As the first certified stroke center in Kentucky, The Stroke Center provides stroke patients with an aggressive and unique approach to stroke assessment by providing a “fast track” system. The system is designed to diagnose a stroke and begin treatment quickly – saving precious time and, therefore, brain.

remmel_1455.jpgThe leaders of this multidisciplinary team are Stroke Center Director, neurologist Kerri Remmel, MD, Ph.D, and Interventional Neurologist and Director of Interventional Neurology at University Hospital, Alex Abou-Chebl, MD.

Under the direction of Dr. Remmel, the University Hospital Stroke Center became the first healthcare facility in Kentucky to receive national accreditation as a primary stroke center.

chebl_1452.jpgDr. Abou-Chebl, who came to the Stroke Center from the Cleveland Clinic, is one of fewer than 15 interventional neurologists in the country. The advanced technology at the Center provides him with a virtual roadmap for his life-saving treatments. His collaboration with multiple specialties makes this one of the nation’s most advanced stroke centers.

The Joint Commission accredited Stroke Center has an in-house team of specialists available 24-hours a day, seven days a week to meet the needs of stroke patients. The interdisciplinary team consists of:

  • neurologists
  • neuro interventionalists
  • neuro surgeons
  • cardiologists
  • neuro critical care physicians
  • nurses and nurse practitioners
  • occupational therapists
  • physical therapists
  • speech therapists
  • nutritionists
  • diabetic coordinators
  • social workers

Within 30 minutes of a patient’s arrival, the Stroke Center Team can research patient history, perform neurological exams, blood tests and CT scans. In some instances when time and initial assessment permit, drugs can be administered within the emergency room that can reverse the effects of stroke.

All Stroke Center patients have access to leading edge drug therapies through the University Hospital’s clinical trial research.

Please contact us online or at 502-562-8009 if you have any questions. You may use the Physician Finder to learn more about our physicians.

 
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The American Heart Association and American Stroke Association recognize this hospital for achieving at least 90 consecutive days of 85% or higher adherence to all Get With The GuidelinesSM program quality indicators to improve quality of patient care and outcomes.



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Read more about how the stroke center is turning guidelines into lifelines in U.S. News


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Know the warning signs for stroke.

If you have any of the following warning signs for stroke, call 911 immediately:

  • Sudden weakness or numbness of the face, arm, or leg-especially along one side of the body.
  • Sudden confusion.
  • Sudden dimness or loss of vision, particularly in one eye.
  • Sudden difficulty speaking or trouble understanding speech.
  • Sudden severe headache with no known cause.
  • Unexplained dizziness, unsteadiness, or sudden falls, especially with any of the other signs.

Recognizing and responding to these symptoms right away could save a life - maybe even your own. Remember, call 911 immediately if you see anyone experiencing any of these symptoms, or are experiencing them yourself.