Our specialist stroke unit in Coventry provides high quality care for patients who have had a stroke or a transient ischaemic attack (TIA).
The benefits of our stroke unit include: • Over 60% of stroke patients will have a CT scan within an hour of arrival. • Some patients may benefit from thrombolysis (a clot busting drug), which is available 24 hours per day, 7 days per week. • We aim for all stroke patients to be admitted directly to a stroke bed, with imaging en-route to the ward, within four hours of arriving in hospital. • All stroke patients are initially assessed daily by a specialist consultant clinician. • Providing a regional service for patients from North and South Warwickshire who may be suitable for thrombolysis.
What is a stroke? A stroke is a condition where the blood supply to part of the brain has been cut off. This can be caused by a blockage to the blood flow (an ischaemic stroke) or by a bleed (haemorrhage).
What is a TIA? A transient ischaemic attack (TIA), also called a ‘mini stroke’, is a condition where the blood supply to part of the brain has been interrupted for a short time. The symptoms are similar to a stroke, but they are temporary, usually only lasting a few minutes to hours.
Strokes are a medical emergency and prompt treatment is essential because the sooner a person receives treatment for a stroke, the less damage is likely to happen.
Patient Information
Ward 41 Information Pack
Diet and Lifestyle Group - Reduce the risk of stroke
GP Information
TIA Referral Form