Stroke – Care Providers

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During your stay in the hospital, lots of doctors will be involved in your care due to the severity and nature of a stroke. You will have an attending cardiologist to determine if heart issues may have contributed to your stroke, and neuro ICU specialists and a neurologist, as stroke falls under their specialty. Nurses and physician’s assistants will be on call for your care during your stay. After that, you get transferred to rehabilitation, occupational and physical therapist will be on call to help you learn how to walk and use your muscles again. Speech / tongue pathologists help you with your speech, social workers and psychological services are there for those who need them.