6 Questions with John Deluca: Stroke awareness

Obviously, no one ever wants to have a stroke, but if you or someone you care about is going to have one Rhode Island is a good place for it to happen.

Thanks to major advances in technology and stroke recognition the state is leading the way in stroke treatment.

We talk about just how deadly it is and why it’s so important to go to the right hospital the first time when you’re having a stroke, how every minute matters, signs to look for and how you can greatly reduce your chances of having one.

Rhode Island Hospital is the only level 1 or comprehensive stroke center in the state, which means its capable of dealing with the most severe strokes.

Dr. McTaggart went on record to say it delivers the absolute best stroke care of anywhere in the world right now.

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