Every year the Alameda County EMS System cares for approximately 1,500 patients that have experienced a stroke, which is also known as a Cerebral Vascular Accident (CVA).
For more information or questions about our systems to care for stroke patients, please contact Specialty Systems of Care Coordinator.
What is a stroke
Stroke is the No. 5 cause of death and a leading cause of disability in the United States. Learn more about it: About Stroke | American Stroke Association
How to identify a stroke and what to do
Learn how to determine if someone is showing symptoms of a stroke: Stroke Symptoms and Warning Signs | American Stroke Association
For Providers
Stroke Plan
Explore Stroke
Alameda County Stroke System
A comprehensive network designed to provide rapid identification, transport, and treatment of individuals experiencing stroke symptoms. The system involves coordinated efforts between emergency medical services (EMS) personnel, who are trained to recognize stroke signs and symptoms, and hospitals designated as stroke centers.
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