Stroke

UT Southwestern is one of the world's premier stroke medical centers, treating more aneurysm cases than any other facility in North America. Our stroke specialists pioneered the development of some of the most advanced and effective aneurysm procedures in use today. In addition, our state-of-the-art diagnostic equipment and treatment facilities enable our neurologists, neuroradiologists and neurosurgeons to treat all forms of stroke and blood vessel disease affecting the brain and spinal cord.

Treating your stroke begins with neurological testing to determine a precise diagnosis. Our doctors will clearly explain your condition and treatment options and then work with you as a partner in selecting the right course of action to address your individual needs and diagnosis.

Our specialists hold bimonthly stroke conferences, at which physicians, medical faculty and other experts present the latest research findings on stroke diagnosis, evaluation and treatment. A weekly cerebrovascular conference is also held, in conjunction with the Department of Neurological Surgery, to discuss new diagnostic techniques and treatment options for patients with complicated neurovascular disease.

UT Southwestern’s cerebrovascular program treats more patients and performs more procedures than any other program in the region. Neurologists and neurosurgeons throughout Texas and the five-state area refer their most complex cases to UT Southwestern for the treatment of serious stroke, threatened stroke and arterio-venous malformations (AVMs).

UT Southwestern medical researchers receive ongoing funding for numerous scientific studies in the fields of stroke, brain aneurysms and related disorders. Our groundbreaking research often leads to advancements in diagnostic techniques and treatments that assist with stroke assessment and recovery.

Our clinical and research expertise allows UT Southwestern to deliver treatments for stroke that are among the most advanced in the nation, but our health care starts with you as an individual. We can take the often intricate terminology surrounding stroke and describe it to you in easy-to-understand terms, offering you the assistance and superior care you need on the road to improved health.