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Stroke

What is a stroke?
A stroke occurs when a blood vessel in the brain is blocked or bursts. Without blood and the oxygen it carries, part of the brain starts to die. The part of the body controlled by the damaged area of the brain can't work properly.

Brain damage can begin within minutes. That's why it's so important to know the symptoms of stroke and to act fast. Quick treatment can help limit damage to the brain and increase the chance of a full recovery.

Stroke Care at St. Luke’s
Our mission is to help you prevent stroke and recognize stroke in yourself and others when it occurs. In the event of a stroke, the specially trained physicians and nurses at St. Luke’s work closely with emergency medical personnel to provide the most advanced medical treatment available. We offer thrombolytic therapy (tPA), a clot-busting medication used to treat some ischemic strokes, as well as around-the-clock access to advanced diagnostic and neurointervention services. And, to support recovery, we offer complete stroke rehabilitation services including physiatry care and physical, speech, and occupational therapy.

Palliative medicine experts are also available to support care planning and help optimize quality of life for you and your family. We'll help you navigate the various aspects of recovery, identify priorities, and collaborate with the rest of the care team to drive toward what matters most to you.


Learn more about Stroke

Learn more at full Stroke Health Topic page

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Supporting Your Recovery

Support Groups

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  • Life after Stroke Support Group: Meridian

    Support Groups

    Achieve your best quality of life after stroke with medical advice, community resources, and connecting with others.

  • Stroke Walking Group: Meridian

    Support Groups

    Help yourself adjust back to life after a stroke by attending this supportive and informational group for stroke patients and their families.

  • Stroke Support Group: Twin Falls

    Support Groups

    Help yourself adjust back to life after a stroke by attending this supportive and informational group for stroke patients and their families.

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Related Conditions

Transient Ischemic Attack
When blood flow to part of the brain is blocked or reduced for a short time, often by a blood clot.

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