Stroke

Do you know the warning signs for a stroke? Would you recognize them in someone else? What about yourself? We often think if something like a stroke has occurred, we would realize it immediately, right? As it turns out, nearly 70 percent of people who have suffered a minor stroke don’t recognize the symptoms at…

Hackensack Meridian Pascack Valley Medical Center has achieved American Heart Association’s Gold Plus Get With the Guidelines ® – Stroke quality achievement award for its commitment to ensuring stroke patients receive the most appropriate treatment according to nationally recognized, research-based guidelines, ultimately leading to reduced disability. Stroke is the No. 5 cause of death and a…

Dr. Beena Mathaikutty and Dr. Jad Donato discuss stroke awareness. For more information, visit our Services page.

Stroke is the fifth leading cause of death in the United States, affecting close to 795,000 people each year and causing death in approximately 20% of individuals within the first year after the stroke. Dr. Beena Mathaikutty, Medical Director and Chair of Emergency Medicine answers some questions about how to spot a stroke and what…

Meet Dr. Gregg Mojares, Medical Director of the emergency department at Pascack Valley Medical Center. Dr. Mojares explains how to identify the signs and symptoms of a stroke and how delaying care could cause tragic side effects.