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VietnameseYou have been taken to the Emergency Department at the hospital because you have had a stroke.
What will happen?
- You will be cared for by a ‘stroke team’. They will assess your medical needs and decide if you will be admitted to the hospital.
- You will be assessed for the type of stroke you had and if a clot-busting drug or medical procedure called endovascular therapy will help.
- You will learn about the type of stroke you had, why you had it and what treatment is needed.
- You will be assessed by health care providers if you have any changes in your movement, speaking or thinking.
What tests might I have?
These may include:
- Computed Tomography (CT) scan
- Computed Tomography Angiogram (CTA)
- Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI)
- Magnetic Resonance Angiogram (MRA)
- Carotid Doppler
- Cerebral Angiography
- Echocardiogram (Echo)
- Electrocardiogram (ECG)
- Holter monitor
- Blood work
- Videofluoroscopic Swallow Study
Who might I expect to see and/or work with?
- Nurse
- Doctor
- Physiotherapist
- Occupational therapist
- Speech-language pathologist
- Registered dietician
- Social worker
- Pharmacist
- Other providers as required
Where can I expect to go next in my journey?
Where you go next will depend on your medical and care needs. Some people go home with instructions to follow-up with their family doctor and are referred to a secondary stroke prevention clinic. Other people require more care so they are admitted to the hospital.
Questions to ask yourself in your recovery
As you re-engage in your community, there may be things you need to consider. Click on any image for questions that can help you think about what you need during your recovery.
