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Stroke Center

Award-Winning Stroke Care

If you have a stroke, it’s essential that you get medical help right away to prevent life-threatening complications. Every second matters. Our board-certified neurologists and Acute Stroke Team professionals are specially trained in stroke care and have instant access to lifesaving resources.

Montefiore Nyack Hospital is designated a New York State Primary Stroke Center. This means we have met stringent standards and our staff is equipped to diagnose and treat stroke immediately on a patient’s arrival. Montefiore Nyack Hospital is also a recipient of the American Heart Association/American Stroke Association Get with The Guidelines–Stroke Gold-Plus with Honor Roll-Elite Award.

Stroke Symptoms

Call 911 if you notice:

  • Sudden numbness or weakness of the face, arm or leg (especially on one side of the body)
  • Sudden confusion, trouble speaking or understanding speech
  • Sudden trouble seeing in one or both eyes
  • Sudden trouble walking, dizziness, loss of balance or coordination
  • Sudden severe headache with no known cause