Understanding Our Stroke Care Results
Sustained excellence and high reliability in stroke care—Primary Stroke Center since 2005 and Comprehensive Stroke Center since 2015, with care delivery grounded in AHA/ASA evidence-based guidelines and a robust continuous quality improvement infrastructure; recognized with 8+ consecutive years of AHA/ASA Gold Plus, Target: Stroke Honor Roll Elite Plus, Advanced Therapy designation, and most recently Target: Type 2 Diabetes Honor Roll.
Where does our data come from?
This data comes from the American Heart Association's Get With The Guidelines®–Stroke program (2025), a national registry that tracks how well hospitals follow stroke care standards and patient outcomes. Note: The timeline for this data is from Jan. 2025 to Dec. 2025.
How to Read the Comparisons
UI Health: Our results as a Joint Commission–certified Comprehensive Stroke Center, providing advanced care for the most complex stroke cases.
National Comprehensive Stroke Centers (CSCs): Hospitals across the United States that are certified to provide the highest level of stroke care, including advanced treatments and specialized teams.
Region 11 Comprehensive Stroke Centers: Comprehensive Stroke Centers in the Chicagoland area, representing local hospitals with similar capabilities and patient populations.
We Provide Timely Care
Treatment Times From Arrival to the Hospital
A stroke is a medical emergency, and every minute matters. Faster treatment can reduce brain injury and improve recovery. At UI Health, we provide rapid treatment with clot-busting medication and advanced procedures like thrombectomy to restore blood flow as quickly as possible.
We Align with Best Practice to Prevent Complications
Rate of Compliance to Cutting Edge Treatments
use evidence-based guidelines to reduce complications after stroke and support recovery. This includes early aspirin to prevent another stroke and treatments like medications, mobility, and compression devices to prevent blood clots.
We Tailor Care Based on Each Patient's Needs
Rate of Compliance for Best Treatments for Patients with Diabetes and Stroke
Diabetes is a common condition that increases the risk of stroke and can affect recovery. We follow national guidelines to manage blood sugar and reduce future risk, including medications with heart and stroke benefits, follow-up care, and lifestyle counseling. Our team works with each patient to create a care plan tailored to their needs.
Our Team of Surgeons are Highly Skilled
Complication Rates for Surgical Treatment of Carotid Artery Blockage
Our specialists treat narrowing in the neck arteries (carotid arteries) to help prevent stroke. We offer both surgical and minimally invasive treatments and work with each patient to choose the best and safest option. We are committed to excellent outcomes and patient safety.
Complications are defined as stroke or death within 30 days of the procedure. Cases include Neurosurgery and Vascular Surgery
Diagnostic Angiograms
Complication Rates for Diagnostic Angiograms
A cerebral angiogram is a specialized imaging test that allows our team to examine blood vessels in the brain closely. It helps us diagnose conditions such as aneurysms, vascular malformations, and blockages, and guides treatment decisions. Our team performs these procedures with a strong focus on safety and precision, reflected in our low complication rates.
Aneurysm Treatment: Endovascular
Complication Rates for Endovascular Aneurysm Treatment
UI Health specializes in treating complex brain aneurysms and AVMs using both minimally invasive (endovascular) and open surgical approaches. We carefully choose the safest treatment for each patient and focus on reducing risks at every step. Our complication rates reflect our commitment to high-quality, specialized care.
Data is benchmarked using a national registry: NVQI (Neurovascular Registry for Stroke, Aneurysm, and AVM)
We Coordinate Care to Support Your Transition Home
Percentage of Patients Discharged with Treatments that Have Proven Benefit
We provide coordinated care to support a safe transition home after stroke. This includes the right medications—such as cholesterol-lowering drugs and blood thinners when needed—along with education for patients and families. Our goal is to support recovery, prevent another stroke, and help patients stay home and out of the hospital.
We Provide Evidence-Based Care to Improve Your Chances of a Meaningful Recovery
Percentage of Patients Discharged Home or to an Acute Rehabilitation Facility
Stroke can cause serious disability, but early, evidence-based care can improve recovery. After a clot removing procedure, many of our patients are able to return home or transition to a rehabilitation center to continue physical, occupational, and speech therapy on their path to recovery.
