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University at Buffalo Neurosurgery
and Niagara Falls Memorial

Niagara’s most experienced stroke center is taking patient care to a whole new level with the addition of world renowned physician specialists aided by artificial intelligence technology.

Under a new arrangement known as ASP (Advanced Stroke Program), medical care for stroke patients at Niagara Falls Memorial is now provided by University of Buffalo Neurosurgery (UBNS).

Providing world class stroke care right here at home

UBNS is ranked in the Top 20 neurosurgery programs in North America, is internationally recognized for excellence in brain and spine care and is a nationally recognized leader in cutting-edge stroke treatment using state-of-the-art minimally invasive techniques.

UB Neurosurgery’s internationally renowned endovascular team, which includes Dr. Elad Levy, Dr. Adnan Siddiqui, Dr. Kenneth Snyder and Dr. Jason Davies provides on-call stroke coverage at Memorial 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

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Innovative Technology

An innovative technology called Viz.ai from Medtronic enables enhanced CT angiography of the brain at Memorial’s Heart Center/ER1 Emergency Department to be delivered instantaneously to the UBNS stroke specialist for immediate diagnosis and treatment assessment.

In the past, many patients presenting with advanced stroke symptoms at Memorial’s emergency department were transferred to Gates Vascular Institute for diagnosis.

 

emergency room doctor

Most of those transfers will now be eliminated as patients will receive the same stroke care protocol in Memorial’s Cardiac Stroke Unit under the direction of a UB Neurosurgery physician. UBNS will also provide on-site care to stroke patients who are admitted to Memorial’s Cardiac/Stroke Care Center.

In the past, many patients presenting with advanced stroke symptoms at Memorial’s emergency department were transferred to Gates Vascular Institute for diagnosis.

 

Pioneer’s in Stroke Care

A pioneer in stroke care, Memorial was the first medical center in Niagara (2006) activated to participate in the New York State Department of Health’s REACH Telemedicine Stroke Care Program. In 2010, Memorial earned recognition as Niagara County’s first designated stroke center, part of a statewide effort to improve quality health care to stroke patients through enhanced policies, protocols, rapid evaluation and treatment.

Niagara Falls Memorial Medical Center is a seven-time recipient of the American Heart Association/American Stroke Association Get With The Guidelines®-Stroke Gold-Plus Quality Achievement. That award recognizes our hospital’s commitment to ensuring stroke patients receive the most appropriate treatment according to nationally recognized, research-based guidelines based on the latest scientific evidence.

 

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