Redefining Stroke Prevention

The Neurovascular & Stroke Prevention Program at the Institute treats the full-range of neurovascular conditions and is pioneering the paradigm shift of the treatment of stroke from a reactive approach to prevention through treatment and management of risk. In fact, experts now agree that stroke is preventable—as stroke is not the disease .

The diseases and activities that increase the risk for stroke, such as heart disease, high blood pressure, diabetes, atrial fibrillation, congestive heart failure, obesity, and smoking are the conditions, that when managed or treated, can significantly reduce the incidence of stroke. The Neurovascular and Stroke Prevention Program employs proactive and judicious use of interventional medicine to eliminate the formation of clots in the arteries in the head and neck to address stenosis before total occlusion occurs and to repair weakened vessel walls before they rupture.

The physician team of experts assembled at NOHC is unsurpassed in the Chicago-area in terms of expertise, experience, multidisciplinary collaboration and access to the latest diagnostic and stroke-prevention technologies. Thomas Grobelny, MD, interventional neuroradiologist and Demetrius Lopes, MD, endovascular neurosurgeon, represent one of the most experienced neuroendovascular teams in the world in treating complex aneurysms, utilizing mechanical clot retrieval devices in the brain, and evolving the field of endovascular neurointervention.

If you would like to schedule an appointment at the Neurovascular & Stroke Prevention Program, please call 1-800-446-1234.