Stroke
DHMC nationally recognized for commitment to improving cardiac arrest survival rates and stroke care
American Heart Association presents Get With The Guidelines awards for proven dedication to ensuring in-hospital cardiac arrest, stroke patients have access to best practices and life-saving care
DHMC awarded Comprehensive Stroke Center Certification from The Joint Commission
DHMC underwent a rigorous onsite review on March 15 and 16, 2022. During the visit, a team of Joint Commission reviewers evaluated compliance with related certification standards.
Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center Earns National Recognition for Efforts to Improve Stroke Treatment
American Heart Association presents Get With The Guidelines®-Stroke Gold Plus Quality Achievement Award to DHMC for commitment to prioritizing quality care for stroke patients
Understanding the Signs of a Stroke
The Dartmouth-Hitchcock Stroke Center encourages everyone to know the signs of stroke: using the acronym F.A.S.T. (Face, Arms, Speech, Time) helps you to remember and quickly respond
COVID-19 and Stroke: It’s All about Prevention
Two main groups of COVID-19 patients have experienced strokes: people with existing risk factors, including hypertension and diabetes, and relatively healthy, young people with minor COVID-19 symptoms.
Understanding Moyamoya
Moyamoya is a rare vascular condition of the brain, which results in an increased risk for a stroke called a TIA or aneurysm, which can lead to short-term or permanent brain injury.
Our Patients. Their Stories. Samantha Houle
Samantha Houle was your typical college sophomore when she had her first stroke in the spring of 2014.