Stroke

Providing life-saving care when every minute matters.

Two million brain cells die each minute during a stroke. That's why recognizing the symptoms early and getting immediate treatment can help prevent irreversible damage or even death. At Saint Alphonsus, we're proud to be the region's most advanced Level I Stroke Center. Our team of neurologists, neurosurgeons, emergency physicians, interventional neuro-radiologists, nurses, therapists, and technicians, work closely together to provide the fastest response and most precise care 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

Recognize the Signs — Act F.A.S.T.

Face Drooping

Face

One side of the face is drooping.

Arm Weakness

Arm

One arm is weak.

Speech Difficulty

Speech

Slurred or difficult speech.

Time to Call

Time

If you observe any one of these signs, it's time to call 9-1-1.

Types of Strokes

Ischemic Stroke

Ischemic Stroke

Accounting for almost 84% of all strokes, an ischemic stroke occurs when a blood vessel to the brain becomes blocked by a clot or fatty deposit. The blockage prevents vital blood and oxygen from reaching parts of the brain, causing damage or death to the brain cells. It is estimated that at least 31% of these are caused by an embolus, which is a clot that travels from another part of the body and becomes lodged in the brain.

Hemorrhagic Stroke

Hemorrhagic Stroke

Accounting for 16% of all strokes, this one occurs when a blood vessel wall in the brain ruptures, causing bleeding into the surrounding brain tissue. The build up of blood creates pressure on the surrounding brain tissue. These bleeds can be caused by an aneurysm or an arteriovenous malformation (AVM) – a cluster of abnormally formed blood vessels.

Get the best in stroke care.

Idaho Time Sensitive Emergency Council

Saint Alphonsus Regional Medical Center in Boise, Idaho is designated a Level I Stroke Center by the Idaho Time Sensitive Emergency System and offers the region's most advanced stroke care possible, including:

Life Flight Network for rapid air transport of patients throughout Idaho and Oregon.
A dedicated response team in the emergency department that will meet you on arrival.
The nursing staff is specially trained and certified to care for patients.
Experienced interventional neuro-radiologist physicians specially trained to diagnose and treat blood vessel disorders of the spine, neck, and head with minimally invasive procedures. This team performs clot retrieval treatment which can improve the chance of good outcomes by more than 50%.
Inpatient and outpatient therapy programs.
An extensive telestroke network providing immediate care for patients in rural and underserved communities.

Level 2 Stroke Designation

The Saint Alphonsus Medical Center in Nampa has been designated as an Idaho Time Sensitive Emergency Level II Stroke Center by the State of Idaho. This designation demonstrates our commitment to the patients of Canyon County, by providing life-saving stroke treatment in Nampa, anchored by our regional health system.