Top Emergency and Trauma Center Physicians and staff specially trained in stroke recognition and emergency treatment procedures. Southeastern Wisconsin's only certified Level I Trauma Center. Emergency management of ruptured cerebral aneurysms and raised intracranial pressure. Top Vascular Surgery Ultrasound duplex scanning to diagnose blockages in the carotid artery that may be a risk factor for stroke. Referral center for surgery to treat carotid artery disease.
Carotid endarterectomy can reduce the risk of stroke in selected patients.
For more information, see our Cardiovascular Center . The Neuroimaging group, located within the department of Radiology, has earned an international reputation for excellence in producing brain and spinal cord images. Physicians from across America, Europe, and Asia come to learn advanced applications and techniques in neuroimaging. In cooperation with Curative Rehabilitation Services, the Stroke Program offers the most comprehensive rehabilitation program in Wisconsin. Depending on the extent of disability, the patient may receive a combination of physical therapy, speech therapy, swallowing therapy, occupational therapy, and psychological assessment.