Hyper-Acute Stroke Unit: UCLH

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Operating at the National Hospital for Neurology and Neurosurgery, the Hyper-Acute Stroke Unit (HASU) at UCLH provides rapid assessment and early stroke treatment, including clot-busting drugs and clot removal, with continuous monitoring by a multidisciplinary team. This unit also facilitates pre-hospital video triage for stroke cases, ensuring expert evaluation and appropriate hospital destinations.


How to Refer

NHS 999

999

If the patient is currently symptomatic, call 999. Do not give aspirin.

Hyper-Acute Stroke Unit Specialist Registrar

Transient Ischaemic Attack (TIA)

If the patient is not currently symptomatic but high-risk TIA (new AF, on anticoagulation, ABCD² Score for TIA 5 or above, or multiple events) call the hyper-acute stroke unit specialist registrar.

For other TIAs, refer via email to uclh.tianeuroclinic@nhs.net



Review date: Tuesday, 09 March 2027