Stroke Center

Message from the Director of the Stroke Center

Stroke is a disease that occurs suddenly and can drastically change a person’s life. In recent years, advances in hyperacute treatments—such as intravenous t‑PA therapy and mechanical thrombectomy—along with surgical procedures, perioperative management, and rehabilitation, have made it possible to greatly improve outcomes when appropriate treatment is delivered within the appropriate time window.

Throughout my career in acute stroke care, neurosurgical treatment, and endovascular therapy, I have witnessed many cases where even small differences in the initial response dramatically influenced a patient’s future. Drawing on this experience, I aim to establish a safer and higher‑quality stroke care system here at Kano General Hospital.

At Kano General Hospital’s Stroke Center, we serve as a core facility supporting the northern and northeastern areas of Osaka City. Our emergency department, radiology division, intensive care, and rehabilitation teams work together to maintain a system capable of responding rapidly to stroke 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. For each patient, we carefully select the most appropriate treatment—medication, endovascular therapy, or open surgery—based on their condition, always striving to deliver “the best possible care at this moment.”

To the Community

If you notice facial drooping, weakness in the arms or legs, slurred speech, or a sudden severe headache—even if the symptoms seem minor or unusual—do not hesitate to call emergency services or seek immediate medical attention. In stroke care, every minute matters.

To Local Medical Institutions and Emergency Services

Our center aims to provide comprehensive care—from acute treatment to postoperative management, recurrence prevention, and post‑discharge support. We are committed to becoming a trusted stroke center within the regional healthcare network by simplifying referral pathways and strengthening collaboration.

We will continue to steadily and reliably enhance the quality of care and teamwork within the hospital while building a strong track record.

• Stroke Center
• Constituent Clinical Departments
• Acceptance Performance
• Recent Updates

Stroke Center

Certified as a PSC Core Facility

Our hospital is certified by the Japan Stroke Society as a Primary Stroke Center (PSC) capable of accepting stroke patients and initiating treatment promptly 24 hours a day, 7 days a week (24H/7D).

Furthermore, based on our performance and system for mechanical thrombectomy, we are certified as a PSC Core Facility, meaning we can perform mechanical thrombectomy at any time.

About PSC Core Certification

Certification Requirements

A PSC Core facility must meet all five of the following criteria:

About the Primary Stroke Center (PSC) Core Certification by the Japan Stroke Society

Organizational Structure

The Stroke Center is composed of the departments shown in the diagram below.