Baptist Hospital of Miami:
Excellence in Stroke Care

Stroke is a leading cause of disability in the United States, and time-sensitive treatment is critical. Endovascular thrombectomy is an advanced procedure used to remove blood clots from large arteries in the brain, restoring blood flow and minimizing damage. At Baptist Hospital, we are proud to achieve high rates of successful cerebral reperfusion following thrombectomy, with many patients treated within minutes of arterial access. In 2024, our rate of symptomatic hemorrhagic transformation following thrombectomy was just 1%, well within national safety benchmarks.

The carotid arteries supply blood to the brain, and narrowing or blockage in these vessels significantly increases the risk of stroke. At Baptist Hospital, patients with carotid artery disease may undergo carotid endarterectomy, carotid artery stenting or transcarotid artery revascularization based on their individual needs. Nationally, the expected 30-day complication rate for stroke or death following these procedures is less than 6% for symptomatic patients and less than 3% for asymptomatic patients. Our aggregate complication rate is 3.1%, consistently aligning with national benchmarks and reflecting our commitment to high-quality care and positive patient outcomes.