Every 3.5 minutes, someone in the United States dies due to stroke. What’s even more disturbing is that this leading cause of death is often survivable, and even fully recoverable, if caught and treated early.
The GVI's Comprehensive Stroke Care Center brings patients in Western New York the best chance of recovery
Stroke, sometimes called a brain attack, occurs when something blocks blood supply to part of the brain or when a blood vessel in the brain bursts. In either case, parts of the brain become damaged or die. A stroke can cause lasting brain damage, long-term disability or even death.
The Comprehensive Stroke Care Center at Gates Vascular Institute has a multidisciplinary team of neurologists, endovascular neurosurgeons and dedicated specialized staff to diagnose, treat and manage patients with neurological and endovascular disorders and diseases, and all cerebrovascular conditions. Through its affiliation with University at Buffalo Neurosurgery (UBNS) and the Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences, teams are often selected to join national clinical trials in developing new methods for treating and preventing strokes.
In fact, BGMC/GVI treats more strokes than any other hospital in New York state and more than double of any hospital in Western New York. BGMC/GVI delivers stroke care that brings patients the best chance of recovery, from a designated emergency pod for stroke to a dedicated team of neurologists and neuroendovascular surgeons offering full treatment options utilizing the latest technology .
The Comprehensive Stroke Center was a GoldPlus Get With The Guidelines Stroke quality achievement award winner in 2022. The Get With The Guidelines program puts the expertise of the American Heart Association and American Stroke Association to work for hospitals nationwide, helping to ensure that patient care is aligned with the latest evidence- and research-based guidelines.
Buffalo General Medical Center/Gates Vascular Institute is committed to improving patient care by adhering to the latest treatment guidelines.