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Stroke is the third leading cause of death in the United States, after cardiovascular disease and cancer, disabling more adults than any other condition. When a stroke occurs, a blood vessel in the brain becomes blocked or bursts, sometimes causing permanent brain damage or even death. However, prompt treatment and follow-up care may protect brain cells and help patients lead healthy, productive lives.
The Stroke Center at UCSF Medical Center has been certified by the national Joint Commission as an advanced primary stroke center, the first in San Francisco to receive this designation.
The UCSF stroke center provides services from diagnosis to determine damage caused by stroke to treatment including surgery and follow-up care. In addition, our experts provide preventive care and screening for high-risk patients.
For more information or to make an appointment, please call:
| Neurovascular Disease and Stroke Center |
(415) 353-1489 |
| Neurosurgery |
(415) 353-2529 |
 Hear an Interview
When a stroke occurs, a blood vessel in the brain becomes blocked or bursts, sometimes causing permanent brain damage or even death. Prompt treatment and follow-up care are critical. Hear a Patient Power interview with Dr. Wade Smith, a neurologist, talk about the latest treatments.
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Management of Stroke
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Reviewed by health care specialists at UCSF Medical Center.
Last updated June 29, 2009
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