Pictured left to right: Ryan Gianatasio, M.D.; Jae Kim, M.D.; Lien Diep-Plagie, M.D.; Lee McCraney, D.O.
When you or a loved one suffers a stroke, timing is one of the most important elements in ensuring a full recovery. That’s why one of Monument Health’s newest services is a full spectrum of stroke care.
Ryan Gianatasio, M.D., is one of the neurologists on this new Stroke Team. He is excited to be a part of a team bringing this level of care to the region. “Providing a full spectrum of stroke care is really good for a community like this because there’s nobody else who can do this kind of work,” he said.
The caregivers who make up the Monument Health Stroke Team are passionate about providing the most comprehensive stroke care in the region. “If you do have a clot and you aren’t getting better,” Dr. Gianatasio explained, “you would normally need to be flown out to Sioux Falls or Denver. That wastes a lot of time while neurons are dying due to the stroke.” The sooner caregivers can reestablish blood flow and administer treatment, the better the chances of recovery. The addition of the Stroke Team is buying those precious moments by keeping stroke patients right here in the Black Hills.
This new team is just another example of how Monument Health is dedicated to their mission of making a difference every day. For stroke patients and their families, the reality of this mission couldn’t be more apparent. Dr. Gianatasio pointed out that the Stroke Team at Monument Health is always available to the community. “We’re 24/7. If you need us, we’re here.”
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