Stroke is a medical emergency.  New treatments and interventions are now available that may reverse or reduce the effects of a stroke if administered early enough.  The Penn State Stroke Center’s Stroke Neurologists are available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week to evaluate and treat patients with acute stroke.  The latest catheter delivered clot-busting treatments – including the Merci© Retrieval Device – are also available around-the-clock.

Know your stroke risk factors and learn to recognize the signs and symptoms of a stroke.  Remember stroke is a medical emergency where minutes matter. If you think you are experiencing a stroke call 911.