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Ashley Brooks Schaefer, FNP, MSN

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Specializes in: Family Medicine

Professional interests include: stroke

1010 Lakeland Place
Flowood, MS 39232

(601) 984-5500

Ashley Brooks Schaefer, FNP, MSN is a nurse in Flowood, MS specializing in family medicine. Ashley Brooks Schaefer, FNP, MSN is affiliated with University of Mississippi Medical Center and STATE OF MISSISSIPPI - UNIVERSITY OF MISSISSIPPI MEDICAL CENTER.

Office Locations

Address:

1010 Lakeland Place
Flowood, MS 39232

Address:

1300 Sunset Drive
Grenada, MS 38901

Address:

163 River Oaks Drive
Canton, MS 39046

Address:

203 9th Street
Greenwood, MS 38930

Address:

2466 Flowood Drive
Flowood, MS 39232

Address:

2500 N. State Street
Jackson, MS 39216

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Address:

2550 Flowood Drive
Flowood, MS 39232

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Address:

2925 Layfair Drive
Flowood, MS 39232

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350 W. Woodrow Wilson Drive
Jackson, MS 39213

Address:

415 S. 28th Avenue
Hattiesburg, MS 39401

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418-b N. Applegate Street
Winona, MS 38967

Address:

5903 Ridgewood Road
Jackson, MS 39211

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764 Lakeland Drive
Jackson, MS 39216

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960 Jk Avent Drive
Grenada, MS 38901

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965 Avent Drive
Grenada, MS 38901

Some issues Ashley Brooks Schaefer, FNP, MSN can help you with:

Stroke

A stroke is a medical emergency that occurs when a blood vessel supplying oxygen and nutrients to the brain is ruptured or blocked. The brain cannot function without a steady supply of oxygen and nutrients, so when the blood supply to the brain is interrupted, even for a brief moment, brain cells begin to die. When a sufficient number of brain cells die, the brain itself can no longer function, meaning that strokes are very dangerous. Strokes can result in impaired movement, speech, cognitive ability, the impairment of important physical functions, and even death.

Anyone can have a stroke, regardless of age and health. Strokes are known to happen at random. However, certain conditions and behaviors can increase one's risk of stroke over time.

Risk factors for stroke include:

Heart disease
Older age
Smoking
Diabetes
High blood pressure
High blood cholesterol and lipids

There are two main types of stroke: ischemic stroke and hemorrhagic stroke. Ischemic stroke occurs more commonly and is when a blood vessel in the brain becomes blocked. Blockages are caused by blood clots and built-up plaque (deposits of fat and cholesterol), which leads to atherosclerosis, a condition where the blood vessels narrow and harden. The resultant restricted blood flow may lead to an ischemic stroke by blocking essential oxygen to the brain, causing the heart to exert more effort to pump blood.

Hemorrhagic stroke occurs when a blood vessel in or around the brain ruptures. The burst vessel leaks blood into surrounding brain tissue, causing irreparable brain damage.

Hemorrhagic strokes are less common and may occur from head injuries, brain aneurysms, brain tumors, and bleeding disorders, amongst other conditions.

Both ischemic and hemorrhagic strokes require immediate medical treatment. Medical intervention can prevent severe and life-threatening brain damage. Signs of stroke include:

-Disorientation or confusion

-Difficulty speaking

-Difficulty walking

-Impaired vision

-Weakness in the face, legs, or arms

-Severe headaches

When someone suspected of having a stroke reaches the hospital, the patient will usually receive a CT or other scan that provides an image of the brain. The scan results can reveal clotted or leaking blood in the brain. Physical exams, neurological exams, and blood tests may also be used to check for blood clotting and sugar. Treatment begins generally immediately if a stroke is detected.

Medical treatment for ischemic strokes includes a thrombolytic medicine which breaks up and disperses blood clots. This medicine can greatly improve stroke recovery and long-term health. However, the thrombolytic medicine must be administered as soon as possible to achieve these results. Other treatments for ischemic strokes are blood thinners and thrombectomy, a surgical procedure to remove a blood clot in the brain. Thrombectomy is performed by inserting a catheter (thin needle) into the artery to reach the blood clot and mechanically remove it. With the clot removed, normal blood flow to the brain resumes. Thrombectomy is typically performed at most six hours after a patient shows signs of a stroke.

Hemorrhagic strokes are treated with blood-saving medication and surgery. For a hemorrhagic stroke caused by the rupture of an aneurysm (blood vessel bulges), surgery to stem the bleeding aneurysm and vessel may be used. One surgical technique is stent-assisted coiling, which adds a stent (small wire-meshed tube) into the blood vessel to block the leaking opening of the aneurysm. A non-surgical procedure is endovascular coiling, where a catheter (thin, hollow needle) places a platinum wire coil at the spot of the aneurysm. The coil blocks bleeding and prevents the aneurysm from continuing to leak blood. These procedures are usually combined with blood-thickening medications. Blood transfusions may be administered if substantial blood loss has occurred.

Since stroke patients may have lost some essential functions while the blood flow to their brains was obstructed, both ischemic stroke and hemorrhage stroke patients may receive post-stroke rehabilitation to rebuild their physical and mental abilities. Some restorative treatments include occupational, physical, and speech therapy. Patients may also receive care from neurologists, who can assist patients in recovering certain brain functions and cognitive abilities, and rehabilitation psychologists, who may help patients with their emotional, behavioral, and cognitive recovery. Some stroke patients require lengthy rehabilitation and may never fully regain function, while others may recover more quickly. While the fastest recovery improvements are usually seen in the first three or four months, stroke rehabilitation can last for years.

If someone begins to show signs of stroke, contact emergency services and call 9-1-1 immediately since blood flow must be restored as soon as possible to help avoid significant brain damage. If an ambulance takes the person to the hospital, paramedics can initiate stroke treatment as soon as the patient enters the ambulance, allowing for more prompt medical intervention and care.

aspiration	50
doctor visit	1737
injections	50

**Gender**
Male	208
Female	352

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	339
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	145
From 75 to 84	75
85 and over	17
Less than 65	323

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	49
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	32
Depression	42
Chronic Kidney Disease	14
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	5
Atrial Fibrilation	8
Heart Failure	20
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	23
Diabetes	41
Dementia	9
Cancer	7

aspiration	32
doctor visit	2011
injections	32

**Gender**
Male	170
Female	329

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	281
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	120
From 75 to 84	57
85 and over	22
Less than 65	300

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	48
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	31
Depression	50
Chronic Kidney Disease	16
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	5
Atrial Fibrilation	6
Heart Failure	18
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	22
Diabetes	42
Dementia	7
Cancer	7

aspiration	19
doctor visit	2071
injections	19

**Gender**
Male	334
Female	602

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	532
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	280
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	556

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	44
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	29
Depression	43
Chronic Kidney Disease	21
Asthma	14
Osteoperosis	5
Atrial Fibrilation	7
Heart Failure	17
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	22
Diabetes	43
Dementia	7
Cancer	5

doctor visit	551
hospital care	196
inpatient care	196

**Gender**
Male	190
Female	333

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	276
Black	234
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	162
From 75 to 84	82
85 and over	18
Less than 65	261

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	56
Stroke	24
Ischemic Heart Disease	34
Depression	44
Chronic Kidney Disease	32
Asthma	23
Osteoperosis	7
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	20
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	20
Diabetes	46
Dementia	12
Cancer	7

doctor visit	56
hospital care	123
inpatient care	123

**Gender**
Male	59
Female	66

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	0
Black	71
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	47
From 75 to 84	32
85 and over	14
Less than 65	32

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	75
Ischemic Heart Disease	50
Depression	42
Chronic Kidney Disease	58
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	21
Heart Failure	43
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	20
Diabetes	63
Dementia	34
Cancer	9

doctor visit	42
hospital care	195
inpatient care	195

**Gender**
Male	69
Female	68

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	67
Black	70
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	43
From 75 to 84	39
85 and over	25
Less than 65	30

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	75
Ischemic Heart Disease	58
Depression	39
Chronic Kidney Disease	60
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	21
Heart Failure	47
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	26
Diabetes	54
Dementia	36
Cancer	9

hospital care	217
inpatient care	217

**Gender**
Male	51
Female	41

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	50
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	36
From 75 to 84	25
85 and over	15
Less than 65	16

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	75
Ischemic Heart Disease	55
Depression	51
Chronic Kidney Disease	55
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	28
Heart Failure	39
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	21
Diabetes	60
Dementia	30
Cancer	12

hospital care	209
inpatient care	209

**Gender**
Male	39
Female	37

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	45
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	30
From 75 to 84	24
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	75
Ischemic Heart Disease	51
Depression	45
Chronic Kidney Disease	70
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	25
Heart Failure	36
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	21
Diabetes	58
Dementia	33
Cancer	0

hospital care	320
inpatient care	320

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2013 - 2021

Volume of procedures performed by Ashley Brooks Schaefer, FNP, MSN for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Ashley Brooks Schaefer, FNP, MSN treated as a nurse in Flowood, MS were hospital care, inpatient care, aspiration and injections.

aspiration	33
doctor visit	1080
hospital care	210
injections	33
inpatient care	210

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2013 - 2021

Information about Medicare patients treated by Ashley Brooks Schaefer, FNP, MSN.

**Gender**
Male	112
Female	182

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	37
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	159
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	0
Other	0

**Age**
75 to 84	33
85 and over	11
Less than 65	151
65 to 74	86

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Ashley Brooks Schaefer, FNP, MSN From 2013 - 2021

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Ashley Brooks Schaefer, FNP, MSN treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, diabetes and depression.

Hypertension	60
High Cholesterol	49
Stroke	33
Ischemic Heart Disease	34
Depression	35
Chronic Kidney Disease	32
Asthma	5
Osteoporosis	3
Heart Failure	24
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	17
Diabetes	40
Atrial Fibrillation	12
Cancer	5
Dementia	16

Education & Training

She has a state license in Mississippi.

Licensed In: Mississippi

Affiliations & Hospitals

Ashley Brooks Schaefer, FNP, MSN is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

University of Mississippi Medical Center

STATE OF MISSISSIPPI - UNIVERSITY OF MISSISSIPPI MEDICAL CENTER

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Ms. Ashley Schaefer is a specialist in family medicine. Her clinical interests encompass stroke. She is affiliated with the University of Mississippi Medical Center.

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