Neuro Test Page

Published On 10/27/2022

A stroke is sometimes referred to as a brain attack. Similar to a heart attack, the majority of strokes are preventable if you know your risk factors and what to do if you think you are experiencing a stroke.

Take just a few minutes to complete this FREE online risk assessment to evaluate your stroke risk factors and the recommended next steps you can take to improve your overall health.

BEGIN MY ASSESSMENT

Are You at Risk of a Stroke?

Take this assessment to help you:

Identify

Identify your risk factors for stroke

Prioritize

Prioritize your most harmful risk factors so you can take action

Calculate

Calculate your risk of having a stroke

Act

Learn the steps you can take to improve your overall health

Did You Know?

According to the American Stroke Association:

Stroke is the No. 5 cause of death and a leading cause of disability in the US
One in 5 women will have a stroke
African-Americans are twice as likely to have a stroke than Caucasians
Every 40 seconds someone in the US suffers a stroke, yet 80% of all strokes are preventable
Immediate medical treatment after a stroke may minimize long-term effects

Why Choose the Methodist Neuroscience Institute

The Methodist Neuroscience Institute for Stroke Care is committed to excellence in the treatment and management of strokes. Five Methodist hospitals are certified as Comprehensive Stroke Centers or Primary Stroke Centers.

To provide care that considers your whole health, and is backed by advanced research and technology, we have a strong and established partnership with the University of Tennessee Health Science Center.

Together, these relationships offer you and your loved ones:

Expert neurology and neurosurgery care from nationally and internationally recognized leaders, who are actively advancing the field through research and development
One centralized location — Methodist University Hospital — to receive all the brain and spine care you need
A comprehensive and multidisciplinary team of specialists that is accustomed to working collaboratively to ensure your care is coordinated to achieve the best possible outcomes

Get With The Guidelines® Gold Plus Achievement Award

Hospitals receiving Get With The Guidelines® Gold Plus Achievement Award have reached an aggressive goal of treating patients to core standard levels of care as outlined by the American Heart Association/American Stroke Association® for two consecutive calendar years or more. In addition, those hospitals have demonstrated compliance to an additional level of heart failure quality during the 24-month or greater period.

DNV Comprehensive Stroke Center

Comprehensive Stroke Centers represent the most advanced stroke treatment available in a given geographic area.