A stroke is sudden damage to part of the brain from a problem with a blood vessel. About 90% of the time, that’s due to a blood clot or blockage, which chokes off oxygen or nutrients to part of the brain, and the other 10% of the time that can be bleeding into an area of the brain. Thrombectomy is a procedure that opens up an artery to break down or pull out a blood clot.

As a certified Thrombectomy-Capable Center, we provide potentially life-saving intervention for people facingstrokes. One of our patients, Paul Held, underwent a thrombectomy after his daughter called 911 when hecontacted her while experiencing stroke symptoms. Learn more about Paul’s story and how our partnership with the St. Charles County Ambulance District has helped patients like Paul get quick, effective care.

Barnes-Jewish St. Peters Hospital has been certified as a Thrombectomy-Capable Stroke Center by the Joint Commission. Thrombectomy is an interventional procedure to treat
strokes that’s fast, safe and may get patients back to their lives sooner. By providing thrombectomies to St. Charles County and the greater St. Louis community, Barnes-Jewish St. Peters Hospital has the ability to potentially save more lives at risk of serious damage from strokes.

Paramedics rushed Lake St. Louis man to Barnes-Jewish St. Peters Hospital, knowing it offers the most advanced stroke care available in the region.

October 2021 - Barnes-Jewish St. Peters Hospital is the only place in St. Charles County using thrombectomy, an interventional procedure for treating strokes. Ensuring patients get fast, safe and effective care when they need it most.