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About us
The Stroke Unit provides 24/7 access to acute stroke treatment.
We offer thrombolysis (a 'clot busting' drug) and endovascular clot retrieval (procedure to remove blockages in the brain), as well as on-site referrals to Neurosurgery and Vascular Surgery.
After a stroke, you will be cared for on our Neurology ward, and assessed and cared for by a specialised team of nurses and allied health. The ward has a 4-bed Stroke High Dependency Unit.
which includes a and assessed . The Stroke medical team will investigate the possible causes of stroke and request additional tests as required.
Our services
We provide the following services:
- Acute stroke treatment including thrombolysis and clot retrieval
- Stroke High Dependency Unit monitoring
- Specialised medical, nursing and allied health care
- Early rehabilitation assessment
- Stroke prevention
- Education for you and your family about your condition
- Stroke research
Our clinics
We run the following clinics:
- Stroke Prevention Clinic
- Transient Ischaemic Attack Rapid Access (TIARA) clinic
- Early TIA/Stroke Clinic
Find out more about clinic times and bookings in Specialist Clinics.
Related services
Referrals
For patients
If you suspect that someone has had a stroke, call 000 and ask for an ambulance.
You need a referral from your GP, specialist or health care provider to attend one of our clinics.
For health professionals
If you suspect that a patient has had a stroke, call 000 and ask for an ambulance.
Find out how to refer your patient.
Contact us
Stroke Unit
Phone: 03 9496 2910
Fax: 03 9496 4605
Email: stroke.referrals@austin.org.au
Head of Unit
Professor Vincent Thijs
Location
Level 6 East
Austin Tower
Austin Hospital
145 Studley Road
Heidelberg, VIC
Postal address
Acute Stroke Unit
Austin Health
PO Box 5555
Heidelberg Victoria 3084
