Stroke Care - Cottage Neuroscience Institute
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Contact our Stroke Care Program Coordinator, Felicity Holman, MSN, RN at 805-324-9235, who can assist with guiding patients from diagnosis, treatment, survivorship and beyond.
Santa Barbara Cottage Hospital is a Comprehensive Stroke Center certified by the Joint Commission and has received awards from the American Heart Association:
- Get With The Guidelines® Stroke Gold Plus with Target Stroke Honor Roll Elite Plus
- Target: Type 2 Diabetes honor roll
Santa Ynez Cottage Hospital is an Acute Stroke Ready certified by the Joint Commission and has received award recognition from the American heart Association for:
- Get With The Guidelines Rural Stroke Silver achievement
The awards recognize Cottage Health’s commitment to quality patient care by following the most current research-based guidelines for the treatment of stroke.
Comprehensive Stroke Program
The Cottage Health Stroke Program provides superior care by offering:
- Comprehensive multi-disciplinary team approach to care
- Neuroendovascular surgeons
- Critical care neuro-intensivists
- Stroke interventions such as clot retrieval and intra-arterial thrombolytic therapy
- Resource for emotional support for families
- Community education on stroke prevention
Multidisciplinary Stroke Team
Philip Delio, MD
Stroke Program Director
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Felicity Holman, MSN, RN
Stroke Coordinator
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The Stroke team at Santa Barbara Cottage Hospital cohesively work together to improve outcomes and consists of the following:
- Neurologists
- Neurocritical Care Physicians
- Neurosurgeons
- Neurovascular Surgeons
- Advanced Practice Nurses
- Physician Assistants
- Nursing
- Neuro Radiology
- Neuro Rehabilitation
What is a Stroke?
Stroke is a disease that affects the arteries leading to and within the brain. According to the American Stroke Association, stroke is the fifth most common cause of death and a leading cause of disability in the United States. A stroke occurs when a blood vessel that carries oxygen and nutrients to the brain is either blocked by a clot, or bursts or ruptures. When that happens, part of the brain cannot get the blood and oxygen it needs. When someone shows signs of a stroke, they need immediate medical attention.
Suspect a Stroke? Seek Care Immediately.
When it comes to a stroke, minutes matter. Did you know that every 40 seconds someone in the U.S. suffers a stroke? Stroke is a leading cause of adult disability in the U.S. and the fifth leading cause of death. However, medical care has advanced in recent years and can dramatically increase a person’s chances for a healthy outcome when treated quickly.
“When a stroke is suspected, the most important thing is to seek immediate medical attention,” said Lauren Fink, BSN, RN, CNRN, SCRN, Clinical Manager, Service Line Operations – Neuroscience, Cottage Health . “Calling 911 is the safest and most efficient way to get the quick medical response needed for a possible stroke.”
Types of Strokes
- Ischemic stroke is the most common type. It accounts for about 87% of strokes and is caused by a clot or spasm blocking blood to the brain.
- Hemorrhagic stroke is less common and occurs when a blood vessel bursts in the brain.
- Transient ischemic attack (TIA) is a “mini stroke” and caused by a temporary clot.
