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CPMC Stroke and Cerebrovascular Disease

Cerebrovascular disease, which includes stroke and other disorders affecting blood flow to the brain, is the most common life-threatening neurological event in the U.S. At California Pacific Medical Center, stroke experts specialize in providing swift and effective treatment and rehabilitation.

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  • Cardiovascular Imaging and Diagnostic Services
  • Telestroke

Critical Care for Stroke

Many people think of stroke as involving the brain, but actually strokes have just as much to do with the heart and vascular system. Any interruption to the blood flow through the arteries caused by a blockage, blood clot or hemorrhage can cause the brain to temporarily or permanently lose oxygen, destroying brain cells. This is called cerebrovascular disease, a broad category that includes stroke as well as carotid stenosis, vertebral and intracranial stenosis, aneurysms, and vascular malformations.

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We offer comprehensive care for stroke and other cerebrovascular diseases. This starts with prevention efforts to reduce your risk factors and extends through emergency care and recovery services to lessen stroke impact.

CPMC is a certified Comprehensive Stroke Care Center, providing advanced, emergency stroke diagnosis, treatment and rehabilitation.

Our center has received the American Stroke Association’s Get With the Guidelines Gold Plus Award for consistently following national stroke treatment guidelines. We’ve also exceeded national benchmarks for stroke treatment with thrombolysis (tPA) treatment rates far surpassing national averages. Learn more about our stroke care outcomes, including tPA administration and stroke education statistics.

CPMC also offers:

  • An award-winning Telestroke Program that serves smaller and more rural hospitals. Telestroke uses video teleconferencing to connect local doctors with our leading stroke care specialists. The program also facilitates fast transport for patients who need services that are not available locally.
  • Advanced inpatient stroke rehabilitation at our CARF-accredited California Pacific Regional Rehabilitation Center and outpatient stroke rehabilitation services. Our team assists patients from acute treatment through recovery, helping them return to their highest level of function.
  • Community stroke education and screening programs to stop strokes before they occur.

In Your Corner

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Stroke and Neurovascular Care

Sutter care centers provide emergency stroke care at 13 Primary Stroke Centers and through our Telestroke program. Learn more about stroke care services, as well as our neurovascular care programs for patients with brain aneurysms and carotid disease and our comprehensive rehabilitation services.

Health and Wellness

Six Simple Ways to Reduce Stroke Risk

Reduce Your Stroke Risk

About 90 percent of strokes are preventable. You can reduce your risk substantially by monitoring certain health factors and adjusting your lifestyle to adopt (or quit) certain behaviors. Follow these simple steps to get started.

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Patient Stories

Sutter's Integrated Network Provided Advanced Care - Fast

From the moment Patricia collapsed from a stroke, doctors began coordinating her transfer from Novato to the CPMC specialty stroke center.

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Ischemic Heart Research

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An Ischemic Heart is experiencing a restriction in blood supply to tissues, causing a shortage of oxygen. Ischemia is generally caused by problems with blood vessels, which can cause damage to or dysfunction of tissue.

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Doctors at California Pacific Medical Center

The following doctors are part of the Sutter Health network. Learn about the doctors on this site.
Matthew G. MacDougall, M.D.

Matthew G. MacDougall, M.D.

  • Neurosurgery

Marc A. Levine, M.D.

Marc A. Levine, M.D.

  • Vascular Surgery

Brett C. Sheridan, M.D., FACS

Brett C. Sheridan, M.D., FACS

  • Thoracic and Cardiac Surgery

  • Cardiothoracic Surgery

Nobl Barazangi, M.D., Ph.D.

Nobl Barazangi, M.D., Ph.D.

  • Neurology

Daniel R. Nathanson, M.D.

Daniel R. Nathanson, M.D.

  • Vascular Surgery

Hesham M. Zakaria, M.D.

Hesham M. Zakaria, M.D.

  • Neurosurgery

Charles E. Skomer, M.D.

Charles E. Skomer, M.D.

  • Neurology

Peter B. Weber, M.D.

Peter B. Weber, M.D.

  • Neurosurgery

Mark H. Strassberg, M.D.

Mark H. Strassberg, M.D.

  • Neurology

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CPMC Pacific Heights Outpatient Center | 2333 Buchanan Street

CPMC Pacific Heights Outpatient Center | 2333 Buchanan Street

2333 Buchanan Street

San Francisco, CA 94115

(415) 600-6000

CPMC Mission Bernal Campus & Orthopedic Institute

CPMC Mission Bernal Campus & Orthopedic Institute

3555 Cesar Chavez Street

San Francisco, CA 94110

(415) 600-6000

CPMC Davies Campus

CPMC Davies Campus

Castro and Duboce Streets

San Francisco, CA 94114

(415) 600-6000

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