Treatments

Hospital specialists who treat stroke include emergency physicians, cardiologists, interventional radiologists, neuro-, vascular and general surgeons, neurologists, and hospitalists.

The hospital offers a variety of stroke treatments at its Bradley Memorial and New Britain General campuses, including:

Medications

tPA, a clot-busting medication shown to significantly reduce long-term disability if given within three hours of the stroke.

Minimally Invasive Procedures

These procedures can remove or break up clots.

Secondary Stroke Prevention

A team of healthcare professionals works with each patient to identify risk factors for, and prevent, a second stroke. 

The team develops a care plan for each patient that may include physical, occupational and/or speech therapy and other rehabilitation, as well as a stroke prevention program that may include diet and other lifestyle changes. 

Team members include the Stroke Program coordinator; physicians (hospitalists and neurologists); physical, occupational and/or speech therapists; registered dietitians; and Care Coordination staff.

 
 
 

The Hospital of Central Connecticut received the American Heart Association’s Get With The Guidelines® - Stroke Gold Plus award.

2025 Stroke Gold Plus


This quality achievement award recognizes The Hospital of Central Connecticut's commitment to ensuring stroke patients receive the most appropriate treatment according to nationally recognized, research-based guidelines, ultimately leading to more lives saved and reduced disability.

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“The Hospital of Central Connecticut is committed to improving patient care by adhering to the latest treatment guidelines,” Timothy Parsons, MD, The Hospital Of Central Connecticut. “Get With The Guidelines makes it easier for our teams to put proven knowledge and guidelines to work on a daily basis, which studies show can help patients recover better. The end goal is to ensure more people in the New Britain and Southington areas can experience longer, healthier lives.”

Get With The Guidelines puts the expertise of the American Heart Association and American Stroke Association to work for hospitals nationwide, helping ensure patient care is aligned with the latest research- and evidence-based guidelines. Get With The Guidelines - Stroke is an in-hospital program for improving stroke care by promoting consistent adherence to these guidelines, which can minimize the long-term effects of a stroke and even prevent death.

Each year, program participants qualify for the award by demonstrating how their organization has committed to providing quality care for stroke patients. In addition to following treatment guidelines, Get With The Guidelines participants also educate patients to help them manage their health and recovery at home.

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    81 Meriden Ave.,
    Southington, CT 06489 
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    860.224.5900 ext: 6764

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    100 Grand Street,
    New Britain, CT 06050
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