A stroke or transient ischaemic attack, also known as a TIA or mini-stroke, is a serious neurological event. Even after emergency treatment or hospital discharge, many patients need ongoing specialist care to understand what happened, reduce future stroke risk and manage recovery.
At Melbourne NeuroCare, our Stroke and Vascular Neurology Clinic provides specialist assessment and ongoing care for patients who have experienced stroke, TIA, vascular brain disease or post-stroke neurological symptoms.
Our clinic brings together stroke neurology expertise, rehabilitation-focused care and allied health collaboration where appropriate. The aim is to provide clear answers, practical prevention planning and long-term support for patients and families.
If you or someone else develops sudden facial weakness, arm weakness, speech difficulty, vision loss, severe imbalance, confusion, numbness, weakness or other sudden neurological symptoms, call 000 immediately and ask for an ambulance.
This clinic is for specialist review, prevention planning and ongoing care. It is not a replacement for emergency hospital assessment if stroke or TIA symptoms are happening now or have happened recently.
Melbourne NeuroCare provides specialist care for a wide range of stroke and vascular neurology concerns, including:
You may benefit from specialist review if:
Understanding the cause of a stroke or TIA is an important part of reducing future risk. We review the event history, timing of symptoms, neurological findings, hospital records, imaging results and vascular risk profile.
Where appropriate, we may recommend further investigations to clarify the likely cause and guide the prevention plan.
Preventing another stroke is a major focus of care. We review key risk factors such as blood pressure, cholesterol, diabetes, smoking, sleep apnoea, heart rhythm issues, carotid disease and lifestyle factors.
We also review whether medication is appropriate, effective and well understood by the patient.
Treatment after stroke or TIA may include antiplatelet medication, anticoagulation for atrial fibrillation, cholesterol-lowering therapy and blood pressure management.
Our role is to help patients understand why these treatments have been recommended, how they fit into the prevention plan and whether any concerns or side effects need review.
Stroke recovery often continues well beyond the hospital phase. Patients may need support with walking, balance, arm or hand function, speech, swallowing, cognition, fatigue, pain, mood, confidence and daily independence.
Rehabilitation specialist input can help identify practical goals and coordinate therapy, equipment, return to driving, return to work and long-term recovery planning.
Many patients continue to experience symptoms after discharge. These may include weakness, stiffness, spasticity, pain, imbalance, fatigue, sleep disturbance, mood changes, cognitive symptoms or reduced confidence.
We assess these issues and help create a targeted plan for treatment, therapy coordination and long-term management.
Depending on the patient’s needs, care may involve physiotherapy, occupational therapy, speech pathology, neuropsychology, cardiology, vascular surgery, rehabilitation medicine or general practice.
Melbourne NeuroCare helps keep the neurological plan clear, coordinated and focused on the patient’s recovery and prevention goals.
Melbourne NeuroCare provides a specialist clinic model for patients after stroke or TIA. We understand that stroke care does not end at hospital discharge.
Our team can help:
A stroke occurs when blood flow to part of the brain is interrupted or bleeding occurs in the brain, causing neurological symptoms and possible lasting injury.
A TIA causes temporary stroke-like symptoms that usually resolve. Even when symptoms go away, a TIA should be taken seriously because it can be a warning sign of future stroke risk.
Yes. Sudden neurological symptoms such as face drooping, arm weakness, speech difficulty, vision loss, weakness, numbness or imbalance should be treated as urgent, even if they improve. Call 000 and ask for an ambulance.
In many cases, yes. Specialist follow-up can help confirm the likely cause of the stroke or TIA, optimise prevention medication, review risk factors and support recovery from ongoing symptoms.
Yes. Many patients can continue to make gains with the right rehabilitation plan, even after the early recovery period. A rehabilitation specialist can help identify practical goals and coordinate therapy input.
Secondary stroke prevention means reducing the risk of another stroke or TIA. This may involve medication, blood pressure control, cholesterol management, diabetes management, heart rhythm assessment, smoking cessation, lifestyle changes and review of vascular risk factors.
Yes. Post-stroke stiffness, spasms and spasticity can affect comfort, mobility, hand function, hygiene, sleep and daily care. Melbourne NeuroCare can assess these symptoms and discuss suitable treatment options, including rehabilitation planning and targeted treatment where appropriate.
Yes. Family members or carers are often helpful, especially when discussing the event history, current symptoms, medication, safety, rehabilitation goals and long-term planning.
Book an appointment with the Melbourne NeuroCare Stroke and Vascular Neurology Clinic.
If you have had a stroke, TIA, vascular brain changes on imaging or ongoing neurological symptoms after a vascular event, specialist review can help guide prevention, recovery and long-term care.
📞 Call 1300 080 784 or Book Online to arrange your Stroke and Vascular Neurology Clinic appointment at Melbourne Neurocare.
