Published: Sunday, January 18, 2015 at 1:10 a.m. Last Modified: Sunday, January 18, 2015 at 1:10 a.m.
WINTER HAVEN | Stroke's lower ranking as a leading cause of death in the U.S. is more than a statistical blip as far as local neurologists are concerned.
Watson Clinic Neurologist Dr. Duane Campbell , who is the Stroke Center Director at Lakeland Regional Medical Center explains the function of the InTouch Health RP-Lite Remote Presence system in which physicians can treat stroke patients remotely at LRMC in Lakeland. Wednesday, April 4, 2012.
They credit improved techniques for treating patients and better education for lowering stroke one spot from fourth to the fifth among the nation's leading causes of death.
"The drop in vascular events is real," said Dr. Duane Campbell, medical director of Lakeland Regional Medical Center's stroke center.
"There are better tools and better access to care."
What are the best ways to keep reducing the deadly consequences of stroke?
More education and public awareness on the urgency of recognizing a potential stroke, getting rapid treatment and taking preventive measures.
"The key is treating strokes as early as possible," said Dr. Alain Delgado, medical staff chief of neurology for Winter Haven Hospital.
"Time is brain. We can't emphasize that enough."
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Better Tools, Access to Care: Improved Techniques Stave Off Stroke Events