How stroke experts extend care into rural areas of Central New York

Hesham Masoud, MD Hesham Masoud, MD (photo by Jim Howe) (photo by
Jim Howe) Liz Keesler (photo by Jim Howe) Liz Keesler (photo by Jim
Howe) You may realize that a stroke is a medical emergency, and
that rapid treatment is important. But what if you're not
physically near a comprehensive stroke center when stroke symptoms
appear? Stroke neurologist You may realize that a stroke is a
medical emergency, and that rapid treatment is important. But what
if you're not physically near a comprehensive stroke center when
stroke symptoms appear? Stroke neurologist Hesham Masoud, MD Hesham
Masoud, MD, and nurse Liz Keesler, the stroke outreach coordinator,
explain how small rural hospitals in Central New York have access
to experts at, and nurse Liz Keesler, the stroke outreach
coordinator, explain how small rural hospitals in Central New York
have access to experts at Upstate's comprehensive stroke center
Upstate's comprehensive stroke center through a telemedicine
program called telestroke. through a telemedicine program called
telestroke.