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 ##### By Phone

For general scheduling or help finding the right provider, call to speak to a member of our care team.





 

##### Schedule Online

If you’ve already seen a provider in this department, you can request a follow-up with them in MyChart.

[Schedule With MyChart](https://mychart.bmc.org/)



 

 

 

 

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Refer a Patient

 Hours of Operation: Monday – Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Phone: [617.638.8456](tel:617.638.8456)

 

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  ## Stroke and Cerebrovascular Center

# Resources for Patients

 Explore Stroke and Cerebrovascular Center

 ## Getting a Second Opinion after a Brain Aneurysm Diagnosis

If you are a patient considering brain aneurysm treatment at another hospital, our team is happy to provide a second opinion.

We also support our own patients seeking a second opinion in order to help them achieve peace of mind.

You may be interested in a second opinion if:

- You want to review your images and get more information about your condition and treatment benefits and risks
- You have a complicated, large, or unusual brain aneurysm
- Your aneurysm needs a complicated treatment
- Your physician suggests a treatment and you want to learn about other options

A second opinion can confirm your physician’s thinking and give you more information to make sure you are getting the best treatment plan.

**Getting a second opinion doesn’t commit you to treatment.**



 [Learn More](/neurology/stroke-and-cerebrovascular-center/patient-resources/glossary/brain-aneurysm-second-opinion) 

## Glossary of Terms

You may hear many new terms while being treated at the Stroke and Cerebrovascular Center. We have provided a glossary with definitions of some of the most common words you’ll hear.

If you have any questions about these or other new terms, please talk to your doctor.



 [Explore the Glossary](/neurology/stroke-and-cerebrovascular-center/patient-resources/glossary) 

## Stroke Performance and Outcome Measures Data

BMC adheres to Stroke Performance and Outcome Measures put forth by the American Heart Association (AHA) and The Joint Commission (TJC).

We have provided our 2023 Performance Measure scores compared with Nationwide Joint Commission certified Comprehensive Stroke Centers and American Heart Association Get With the Guidelines hospitals.



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