Your in-hospital stroke care at our Purley 3 Stroke Unit
Welcome to the Croydon University Hospital stroke unit on Purley 3 ward
Purley 3 is a 26 bedded ward located on the 1st floor of the Orange zone.
What is a stroke?
A stroke happens when the blood supply to part of the brain is cut off, killing brain cells. Damage to the brain can affect how the body works. It can also change how you think and feel. The effects of a stroke depend on where it takes place in the brain, and how big the damaged area is.
Different types of stroke
There are three different types of stroke:
An ischaemic stroke is caused by a blockage cutting off the blood supply to the brain. This is the most common type of stroke.
A haemorrhagic stroke is caused by bleeding in or around the brain.
A transient ischaemic attack or TIA is also known as a mini-stroke. It is the same as a stroke, except that the symptoms only last for a short amount of time. This is because the blockage that stops the blood getting to your brain is temporary
Recovery of function after a stroke varies from case to case and in the early days it is difficult to know how much improvement will be achieved.The stroke team will discuss with you personalised goals during your time with us.
For more information on what a stroke is please visit https://www.stroke.org.uk/what-is-stroke .