US · USA
Informational only — not medical advice. In an emergency, always call your local emergency number. Availability can change; verify before travel.
New cases / 100k
240
Annual incidence
Deaths / 100k
38
Stroke mortality
DALYs / 100k
950
Healthy years lost
Reference year 2021. Rates per 100,000 population unless noted.
Emergency numbers
Emergency (EMS / Police / Fire)911CT widely available 24/7 at stroke centers; MRI and CT perfusion common at comprehensive centers.
Nationwide 911 EMS with widespread stroke pre-notification and routing to certified stroke centers in most metro areas. Response times vary widely between urban and rural counties.
Suspected stroke is recognized via FAST/BE-FAST. Patients enter through 911 EMS or emergency departments, are triaged with CT/CTA, and routed to primary or comprehensive stroke centers; thrombectomy candidates are transferred to comprehensive centers.
2 centers
| Center | 24/7 ED | Stroke unit | CT 24/7 | Thrombolysis | Thrombectomy | Rehab | Tele-stroke |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | |
| Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Listings are illustrative and may be incomplete. Capabilities can change — confirm directly with each center before relying on this information.
1 center
| Center | 24/7 ED | Stroke unit | CT 24/7 | Thrombolysis | Thrombectomy | Rehab | Tele-stroke |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown | Yes | Unknown |
Medicare (65+ and some disabilities) and Medicaid (low income) cover acute stroke care and rehabilitation, subject to coverage rules and cost sharing.
Employer and marketplace plans are common; coverage of rehab duration and outpatient therapy caps vary by plan.
Deductibles, copays, and out-of-network bills can be substantial even for insured patients; uninsured patients face high charges.
Coverage confirmed for Medicare/Medicaid acute care; out-of-pocket realities vary and figures are illustrative, not quotes.
The vertical marker on each bar shows the regional average.
Last verified June 9, 2026. Found something out of date? Report incorrect info.
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