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Christina Natale Condon, NP

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Specializes in: Neurology (Brain & Spinal Cord Disease) and Family Medicine

Professional interests include: stroke

Medical Center Boulevard
Winston-Salem, NC 27157

(336) 716-2255

Christina Natale Condon, NP is a nurse in Winston-Salem, NC specializing in neurology (brain & spinal cord disease) and family medicine. Christina Natale Condon, NP is affiliated with Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist, WAKE FOREST UNIVERSITY HEALTH SCIENCES and MY CATHOLIC DOCTOR PLLC.

Office Locations

Address:

Medical Center Boulevard
Winston-Salem, NC 27157

Some issues Christina Natale Condon, NP 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.

doctor visit	80

**Gender**
Male	34
Female	48

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	63
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	28
From 75 to 84	22
85 and over	19
Less than 65	13

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	75
Ischemic Heart Disease	54
Depression	33
Chronic Kidney Disease	28
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	30
Heart Failure	24
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	24
Diabetes	55
Dementia	22
Cancer	17

doctor visit	50

**Gender**
Male	30
Female	31

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	48
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	21
From 75 to 84	22
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	75
Ischemic Heart Disease	56
Depression	38
Chronic Kidney Disease	31
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	33
Heart Failure	34
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	46
Dementia	25
Cancer	0

doctor visit	100

**Gender**
Male	86
Female	116

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	146
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	70
From 75 to 84	56
85 and over	30
Less than 65	46

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	75
Ischemic Heart Disease	56
Depression	46
Chronic Kidney Disease	37
Asthma	18
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	26
Heart Failure	32
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	25
Diabetes	51
Dementia	20
Cancer	0

doctor visit	79

**Gender**
Male	39
Female	50

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

**Age**
From 65 to 74	33
From 75 to 84	27
85 and over	12
Less than 65	17

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	75
Ischemic Heart Disease	39
Depression	43
Chronic Kidney Disease	42
Asthma	21
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	30
Heart Failure	35
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	18
Diabetes	39
Dementia	24
Cancer	13

doctor visit	96

**Gender**
Male	36
Female	50

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

**Age**
From 65 to 74	34
From 75 to 84	24
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	75
Ischemic Heart Disease	43
Depression	50
Chronic Kidney Disease	53
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	20
Heart Failure	40
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	20
Diabetes	53
Dementia	24
Cancer	0

doctor visit	103

**Gender**
Male	52
Female	48

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	83
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	33
From 75 to 84	36
85 and over	12
Less than 65	19

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	75
Ischemic Heart Disease	52
Depression	43
Chronic Kidney Disease	41
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	23
Heart Failure	41
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	22
Diabetes	49
Dementia	29
Cancer	15

doctor visit	82

**Gender**
Male	43
Female	36

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	60
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	28
From 75 to 84	28
85 and over	11
Less than 65	12

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	75
Ischemic Heart Disease	43
Depression	34
Chronic Kidney Disease	54
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	22
Heart Failure	37
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	16
Diabetes	49
Dementia	24
Cancer	0

doctor visit	57

**Gender**
Male	30
Female	35

**Age**
From 65 to 74	24
From 75 to 84	23
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	71
Stroke	65
Ischemic Heart Disease	58
Depression	46
Chronic Kidney Disease	48
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	29
Heart Failure	40
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	25
Diabetes	40
Dementia	23
Cancer	0

doctor visit	80

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2013 - 2021

Volume of procedures performed by Christina Natale Condon, NP for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	81

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2013 - 2021

Information about Medicare patients treated by Christina Natale Condon, NP.

**Gender**
Male	35
Female	41

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	0
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	54
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	0
Other	0

**Age**
85 and over	8
75 to 84	23
Less than 65	10
65 to 74	27

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Christina Natale Condon, NP From 2013 - 2021

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Christina Natale Condon, NP treated were high cholesterol, hypertension, stroke and ischemic heart disease.

Hypertension	60
High Cholesterol	59
Stroke	59
Ischemic Heart Disease	40
Depression	33
Chronic Kidney Disease	33
Asthma	3
Osteoporosis	0
Heart Failure	28
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	15
Diabetes	38
Atrial Fibrillation	21
Dementia	19
Cancer	4

Education & Training

She is certified by the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners, Nurse Practitioner and has a state license in North Carolina.

Board Certification: American Academy of Nurse Practitioners, Nurse Practitioner

Licensed In: North Carolina

Affiliations & Hospitals

Christina Natale Condon, NP is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist

WAKE FOREST UNIVERSITY HEALTH SCIENCES

MY CATHOLIC DOCTOR PLLC

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Biography

Ms. Christina Condon practices family medicine and neurology (brain & spinal cord disease). Ms. Condon has indicated that her clinical interests include stroke. She is professionally affiliated with Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist.

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