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Stroke Care

Our certified Primary and Comprehensive Stroke Centers offer 24/7 access to experienced specialists ready to deliver fast, expert care when every second counts.

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Comprehensive Stroke Care

When you or a loved one has a stroke, every second matters. On average, nearly 2 million brain cells are lost each minute a stroke goes untreated. That’s why Broward Health’s multidisciplinary team of stroke specialists is available 24/7 in our Emergency Departments to help stop strokes, improve outcomes and reduce disability.

Worried About Stroke Symptoms? Remember BE FAST

  • Balance: Trouble with balance, dizziness or coordination
  • Eyes: Blurred, double or sudden loss of vision without eye pain
  • Face: Drooping or numbness on one side
  • Arm (or Leg) Weakness: Numbness, weakness or sudden loss of strength
  • Speech: Slurred, garbled or hard-to-understand speech
  • Time to Call 911: If you experience any of these symptoms, call 911 immediately.
    Remember: time lost is brain lost.

Collaborative Stroke Care

Our multidisciplinary stroke team works closely with internal medicine, hematology, cardiology, trauma, interventional neurology and other specialties to diagnose and treat conditions that increase stroke risk, including:

  • Heart Arrhythmia
  • Clotting Disorders
  • Diabetes
  • Heart Disease
  • Heart Failure
  • Hypertension
  • Smoking
  • Trauma

We also offer medical and interventional treatments to help prevent another stroke.

Strokes We Treat

Stroke symptoms can range from mild weakness to serious complications. Our team works quickly to diagnose strokes and begin treatment fast to reduce damage and improve recovery.

Conditions Treated:

  • Brain Stem Stroke
  • Cryptogenic Stroke
  • Intracerebral Hemorrhagic Stroke
  • Ischemic Stroke
  • Posterior Circulation Stroke
  • Subarachnoid Hemorrhagic Stroke
  • Transient Ischemic Attack (Mini-Stroke)

Hear from Our Patients


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Diana Hurtado

After suffering a life-threatening hemorrhagic stroke at just 30 years old, Diana Hurtado fought through paralysis and intensive rehabilitation at Broward Health to reclaim her independence and future.

Jaqavius Rogers

After a life-altering stroke left 29-year-old Jaquavius Rogers unable to walk or use his left arm, Broward Health’s stroke and rehabilitation teams helped him regain his independence through emergency care, occupational therapy and months of determination.

Michael Delvin
Michael Delvin

Michael Delvin knew something was wrong when he felt a sudden tingle and numbness on his right side. Rushed to Broward Health Medical Center, he received immediate stroke care, which he credits for saving his life.

Buthler Julien
Buthler Julien

Buthler Julien was home watching a sports game when he started having a stroke. He tried to stand up, but his right leg did not respond and he fell down.

Annie Michel
Annie Michel

Annie Michel, a 27-year-old stroke survivor, is grateful to the team at Broward Health Coral Springs for saving her life.

Carol Cannariato
Carol Cannariato

When Carol Cannariato was recovering from a mild flu in March 2020, the last thing she expected was a stroke. As a 59-year-old Phys Ed teacher at Deerfield Beach Middle School, she lived an active lifestyle.

Sam Billings

When Sam Billings left Arkansas for a 9-day cruise around the Caribbean, he never imagined he'd be gone for 6 weeks recovering from a massive stroke far away from home.

Diana Hurtado

After suffering a life-threatening hemorrhagic stroke at just 30 years old, Diana Hurtado fought through paralysis and intensive rehabilitation at Broward Health to reclaim her independence and future.

Jaqavius Rogers

After a life-altering stroke left 29-year-old Jaquavius Rogers unable to walk or use his left arm, Broward Health’s stroke and rehabilitation teams helped him regain his independence through emergency care, occupational therapy and months of determination.

Michael Delvin
Michael Delvin

Michael Delvin knew something was wrong when he felt a sudden tingle and numbness on his right side. Rushed to Broward Health Medical Center, he received immediate stroke care, which he credits for saving his life.

Buthler Julien
Buthler Julien

Buthler Julien was home watching a sports game when he started having a stroke. He tried to stand up, but his right leg did not respond and he fell down.

Annie Michel
Annie Michel

Annie Michel, a 27-year-old stroke survivor, is grateful to the team at Broward Health Coral Springs for saving her life.

Carol Cannariato
Carol Cannariato

When Carol Cannariato was recovering from a mild flu in March 2020, the last thing she expected was a stroke. As a 59-year-old Phys Ed teacher at Deerfield Beach Middle School, she lived an active lifestyle.

Sam Billings

When Sam Billings left Arkansas for a 9-day cruise around the Caribbean, he never imagined he'd be gone for 6 weeks recovering from a massive stroke far away from home.

Diana Hurtado

After suffering a life-threatening hemorrhagic stroke at just 30 years old, Diana Hurtado fought through paralysis and intensive rehabilitation at Broward Health to reclaim her independence and future.

Jaqavius Rogers

After a life-altering stroke left 29-year-old Jaquavius Rogers unable to walk or use his left arm, Broward Health’s stroke and rehabilitation teams helped him regain his independence through emergency care, occupational therapy and months of determination.

Michael Delvin
Michael Delvin

Michael Delvin knew something was wrong when he felt a sudden tingle and numbness on his right side. Rushed to Broward Health Medical Center, he received immediate stroke care, which he credits for saving his life.

Buthler Julien
Buthler Julien

Buthler Julien was home watching a sports game when he started having a stroke. He tried to stand up, but his right leg did not respond and he fell down.

Annie Michel
Annie Michel

Annie Michel, a 27-year-old stroke survivor, is grateful to the team at Broward Health Coral Springs for saving her life.

Carol Cannariato
Carol Cannariato

When Carol Cannariato was recovering from a mild flu in March 2020, the last thing she expected was a stroke. As a 59-year-old Phys Ed teacher at Deerfield Beach Middle School, she lived an active lifestyle.

Sam Billings

When Sam Billings left Arkansas for a 9-day cruise around the Caribbean, he never imagined he'd be gone for 6 weeks recovering from a massive stroke far away from home.

Why Choose Broward Health

  • Complete Stroke Care - We offer a full continuum of care—from diagnosis to recovery and rehabilitation—to help patients recover after a stroke.
  • Dedicated Stroke Teams - Our specialized teams work together to care for you from the moment you arrive at one of our locations.
  • Connected Network of Care - When you choose Broward Health, you have access to our full network of services, ensuring you get the support you need to get well and stay well.
  • Certified Stroke Care - Our stroke care is recognized by The Joint Commission as a Comprehensive Stroke Center at Broward Health Medical Center and certified by DNV at Broward Health North. We also hold Primary Stroke Center certifications at Broward Health Imperial Point and Broward Health Coral Springs, delivering advanced, 24/7 stroke care you can trust.

Exceeding National Benchmarks

Broward Health’s stroke care consistently exceeds national quality benchmarks across all our locations. Our performance measures include:

  • Door-to-Groin Puncture Time
  • Door-to-Needle Time
  • Mechanical Thrombectomy Utilization Rate
  • Procedure Complication Rate
  • Stroke Mortality Rate
  • Thrombolytic Complication Rate
  • Thrombolytic Utilization Rate
  • Stroke Risk Factors
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Klinger, Daniel R., MD

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Agner, Celso, MD

Interventional Neurology

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Moskowitz, Shaye I., MD

Neurosurgery

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Cain, John H., MD

Neurosurgery

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Lin, Ridwan, MD

Interventional Neurology, Neurology

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Casas-Reyes, Carlos, MD

Neurosurgery

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Bouslama, Mehdi, MD

Vascular Neurology and Interventional

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Fakhar, Malik, MD

Interventional Neurology

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Salzman, Damon R., MD

Neurology

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Brooking, Aaron M., DO

Neurosurgery

Ghods, Ali J., MD

Neurosurgery

Wiley, Hazel, DO

Neurology

Reyes Candedo, Dennys, MD

Vascular Neurology and Interventional, Neurology

Landess, Carrie, MD

Neurology

Thaker, Harish D., MD

Neurology

Slavnic, Dejan, DO

Neurosurgery

Emery, Waden E. III, MD

Neurology

Burkett, Clinton J., MD

Neurosurgery

Barton, Trevor D., DO

Neurology

Ismail, Muhammad I., MD

Neurology

Klinger, Daniel R., MD

Neurosurgery

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Agner, Celso, MD

Interventional Neurology

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Moskowitz, Shaye I., MD

Neurosurgery

broward employee logoBroward Health Physician Group
Cain, John H., MD

Neurosurgery

broward employee logoBroward Health Physician Group
Lin, Ridwan, MD

Interventional Neurology, Neurology

broward employee logoBroward Health Physician Group
Casas-Reyes, Carlos, MD

Neurosurgery

broward employee logoBroward Health Physician Group
Bouslama, Mehdi, MD

Vascular Neurology and Interventional

broward employee logoBroward Health Physician Group
Fakhar, Malik, MD

Interventional Neurology

broward employee logoBroward Health Physician Group
Salzman, Damon R., MD

Neurology

broward employee logoBroward Health Physician Group
Brooking, Aaron M., DO

Neurosurgery

Ghods, Ali J., MD

Neurosurgery

Wiley, Hazel, DO

Neurology

Reyes Candedo, Dennys, MD

Vascular Neurology and Interventional, Neurology

Landess, Carrie, MD

Neurology

Thaker, Harish D., MD

Neurology

Slavnic, Dejan, DO

Neurosurgery

Emery, Waden E. III, MD

Neurology

Burkett, Clinton J., MD

Neurosurgery

Barton, Trevor D., DO

Neurology

Ismail, Muhammad I., MD

Neurology

Klinger, Daniel R., MD

Neurosurgery

broward employee logoBroward Health Physician Group
Agner, Celso, MD

Interventional Neurology

broward employee logoBroward Health Physician Group
Moskowitz, Shaye I., MD

Neurosurgery

broward employee logoBroward Health Physician Group
Cain, John H., MD

Neurosurgery

broward employee logoBroward Health Physician Group
Lin, Ridwan, MD

Interventional Neurology, Neurology

broward employee logoBroward Health Physician Group
Casas-Reyes, Carlos, MD

Neurosurgery

broward employee logoBroward Health Physician Group
Bouslama, Mehdi, MD

Vascular Neurology and Interventional

broward employee logoBroward Health Physician Group
Fakhar, Malik, MD

Interventional Neurology

broward employee logoBroward Health Physician Group
Salzman, Damon R., MD

Neurology

broward employee logoBroward Health Physician Group
Brooking, Aaron M., DO

Neurosurgery

Ghods, Ali J., MD

Neurosurgery

Wiley, Hazel, DO

Neurology

Reyes Candedo, Dennys, MD

Vascular Neurology and Interventional, Neurology

Landess, Carrie, MD

Neurology

Thaker, Harish D., MD

Neurology

Slavnic, Dejan, DO

Neurosurgery

Emery, Waden E. III, MD

Neurology

Burkett, Clinton J., MD

Neurosurgery

Barton, Trevor D., DO

Neurology

Ismail, Muhammad I., MD

Neurology

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American Heart Association Awards

Gold Plus with Target: Stroke Honor Roll Elite Plus

For over 10 years, Broward Health Medical Center has earned Gold Plus recognition in the American Heart Association’s Get With The Guidelines® program for both Stroke and Heart Failure care.

Stroke Honor Roll Elite Plus

Target: Stroke™ Honor Roll Advanced Therapy

At Broward Health North, we’re recognized for meeting advanced Door-to-Device (DTD) time goals—treating at least 50% of patients within 90 minutes for direct arrivals and within 60 minutes for transfers.

Stroke Honor Roll Advanced Therapy

Broward Health Stroke Quality and Outcomes

Broward Health treatments exceed the American Stroke Association benchmarks. Our stroke team at Broward Health responds quickly with expert stroke care, and our outcomes show the benefits of that quick response.

Door to Needle Time

During an ischemic stroke, 1.9 million neurons are lost each minute there is no flow to the brain so quick treatment equates to improved outcomes. Intravenous Thrombolytic medications (clot buster drugs) administered within 30 minutes of arrival to the Emergency Department is the goal, this is referred to as the “door to needle” time.

Door to Puncture Time

Ischemic stroke can also present with a large occlusion in a brain vessel. These are referred to as “large vessel occlusions” that can often be treated with endovascular therapy commonly called a mechanical thrombectomy. Time of artery puncture for this procedure to start is referred to as the “door to puncture” time, with a goal of 60 minutes or less from hospital arrival time.

Thrombolytic Use Percentage

Percentage of all Acute Ischemic Stroke Patients who receive intravenous thrombolytics, regardless of meeting inclusion criteria for thrombolytic medication.

Thrombolytic Complication Rate

Percentage of patients who receive intravenous Thrombolytic medication and experience a post administration complication, such as a hemorrhage.

Mechanical Thrombectomy Utilization Rate

Percentage of all Acute Ischemic Stroke Patients with large vessels occlusions who receive endovascular therapy with a successful mechanical thrombectomy, regarless of meeting inclusion criteria.

Stroke Mortality Rate

Patients who receive a carotid endarterectomy or a carotid stent are at high risk for stroke. These patients who receive carotid procedures are tracked for complications such as post-procedure stroke/death. Patients who receive diagnostic cerebral angiograms to view the vessels in the brain are also at risk for post-procedure complications such as stroke/death.