While stroke may be more common in older adults, stroke mimics may occur across all age groups. A brain scan is one of the first steps in distinguishing a stroke from a stroke mimic.
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About Abrazo Health
Abrazo Health offers a wide range of services across the greater Phoenix area through its hospitals, emergency centers and primary care and specialty physician offices.
Our hospitals provide cardiology, orthopedics, spine, neurology, oncology
and other highly specialized care including minimally invasive surgical services. With a network of skilled physicians and caregivers, as well as graduate medical education programs, Abrazo Health is expanding its resources to help shape the future
of healthcare in Arizona.
Abrazo’s name – “embrace” in Spanish – reflects our commitment to caring for our community with compassion and the latest medical advances today and in the future.