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Kelly Elizabeth Yarborough, NP, FNP

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Specializes in: Family Medicine and Emergency Medicine

Professional interests include: stroke, trauma, chest pain

1000 Blythe Boulevard
Charlotte, NC 28203

(704) 355-2000

Kelly Elizabeth Yarborough, NP, FNP is a nurse in Charlotte, NC specializing in family medicine and emergency medicine. Kelly Elizabeth Yarborough, NP, FNP is affiliated with Carolinas Medical Center (CMC) and Atrium Health.

Office Locations

Address:

1000 Blythe Boulevard
Charlotte, NC 28203

Some issues Kelly Elizabeth Yarborough, NP, FNP 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.

emergency care	157

**Gender**
Male	61
Female	100

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	0
Black	85
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	48
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	83

Hypertension	70
High Cholesterol	53
Stroke	7
Ischemic Heart Disease	29
Depression	38
Chronic Kidney Disease	36
Asthma	13
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	8
Heart Failure	22
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	22
Diabetes	43
Dementia	14
Cancer	0

emergency care	151

**Gender**
Male	56
Female	96

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	0
Black	79
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	43
From 75 to 84	24
85 and over	11
Less than 65	74

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	57
Stroke	11
Ischemic Heart Disease	42
Depression	39
Chronic Kidney Disease	49
Asthma	20
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	32
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	24
Diabetes	45
Dementia	16
Cancer	12

emergency care	103

**Gender**
Male	78
Female	124

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	0
Black	100
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	50
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	104

Hypertension	72
High Cholesterol	46
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	39
Depression	38
Chronic Kidney Disease	45
Asthma	18
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	33
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	23
Diabetes	43
Dementia	17
Cancer	15

emergency care	113

**Gender**
Male	46
Female	70

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	0
Black	68
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	35
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	58

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	52
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	35
Depression	40
Chronic Kidney Disease	46
Asthma	29
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	26
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	23
Diabetes	35
Dementia	16
Cancer	15

emergency care	38

**Gender**
Male	29
Female	23

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	0
Black	25
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

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

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	58
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	37
Depression	35
Chronic Kidney Disease	52
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	31
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	23
Diabetes	38
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

emergency care	35

**Gender**
Male	18
Female	28

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	0
Black	29
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	20
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	67
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	33
Depression	28
Chronic Kidney Disease	72
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	33
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	39
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

emergency care	63

**Gender**
Male	31
Female	36

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	33
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	31
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	24

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	55
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	48
Depression	36
Chronic Kidney Disease	55
Asthma	19
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	36
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	22
Diabetes	37
Dementia	18
Cancer	16

emergency care	57

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	31
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

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

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	52
Stroke	19
Ischemic Heart Disease	37
Depression	44
Chronic Kidney Disease	56
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	40
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	26
Diabetes	45
Dementia	26
Cancer	18

emergency care	52

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2013 - 2021

Volume of procedures performed by Kelly Elizabeth Yarborough, NP, FNP for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Kelly Elizabeth Yarborough, NP, FNP treated as a nurse in Charlotte, NC were emergency care.

emergency care	85

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2013 - 2021

Information about Medicare patients treated by Kelly Elizabeth Yarborough, NP, FNP.

**Gender**
Male	35
Female	50

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	38
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	6
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	0
Other	0

**Age**
75 to 84	2
85 and over	1
Less than 65	36
65 to 74	27

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Kelly Elizabeth Yarborough, NP, FNP From 2013 - 2021

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Kelly Elizabeth Yarborough, NP, FNP treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, chronic kidney disease and diabetes.

Hypertension	59
High Cholesterol	44
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	30
Depression	29
Chronic Kidney Disease	41
Asthma	9
Osteoporosis	2
Heart Failure	25
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	16
Diabetes	32
Atrial Fibrillation	4
Cancer	7
Dementia	10

Education & Training

She has a state license in North Carolina.

Licensed In: North Carolina

Affiliations & Hospitals

Kelly Elizabeth Yarborough, NP, FNP is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Carolinas Medical Center (CMC)

Atrium Health

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Biography

Ms. Kelly Yarborough's specialty is family medicine. Ms. Yarborough is professionally affiliated with Carolinas Medical Center (CMC).

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