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Mr. Pavel Polinovsky, PA

(29 Ratings)

Specializes in: Vascular Neurology and Surgery

Professional interests include: stroke

259 E Erie Street Suite 1900
Chicago, IL 60611

(312) 695-7950

Mr. Pavel Polinovsky, PA is in Chicago, IL specializing in vascular neurology and surgery. Mr. Pavel Polinovsky, PA is affiliated with Northwestern Medicine and Northwestern Medical Group (NMG).

Office Locations

Address:

259 E Erie Street Suite 1900
Chicago, IL 60611

Address:

675 N St Clair Street Ste 20-100 Galter Pavilion
Chicago, IL 60611

Some issues Mr. Pavel Polinovsky, PA 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.

hospital care	55
inpatient care	55

**Gender**
Male	37
Female	37

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	31
Black	30
Hispanic	13
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	28
From 75 to 84	22
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	22
Ischemic Heart Disease	75
Depression	24
Chronic Kidney Disease	70
Asthma	18
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	26
Heart Failure	58
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	31
Diabetes	61
Dementia	16
Cancer	0

doctor visit	151
hospital care	274
inpatient care	274

**Gender**
Male	126
Female	128

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	110
Black	96
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	106
From 75 to 84	71
85 and over	31
Less than 65	46

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	20
Ischemic Heart Disease	73
Depression	26
Chronic Kidney Disease	57
Asthma	16
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	24
Heart Failure	46
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	28
Diabetes	56
Dementia	18
Cancer	11

**Gender**
Male	54
Female	36

**Age**
From 65 to 74	40
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	26

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	62
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	27
Depression	40
Chronic Kidney Disease	24
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	24
Dementia	24
Cancer	0

**Gender**
Male	16
Female	14

**Age**
From 65 to 74	15
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	57
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	0
Depression	40
Chronic Kidney Disease	0
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	0
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

doctor visit	23

**Gender**
Male	28
Female	39

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	53
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	25
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	17

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	58
Stroke	22
Ischemic Heart Disease	36
Depression	40
Chronic Kidney Disease	25
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	19
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	24
Diabetes	21
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

hospital care	51
inpatient care	51

**Gender**
Male	15
Female	43

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	32
Black	14
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	17
From 75 to 84	22
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	75
Ischemic Heart Disease	52
Depression	41
Chronic Kidney Disease	53
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	21
Heart Failure	43
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	50
Dementia	38
Cancer	0

hospital care	72
inpatient care	72

**Gender**
Male	34
Female	43

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	42
Black	23
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	24
From 75 to 84	23
85 and over	17
Less than 65	13

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	75
Ischemic Heart Disease	53
Depression	35
Chronic Kidney Disease	45
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	19
Heart Failure	26
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	42
Dementia	31
Cancer	16

**Gender**
Male	17
Female	24

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

**Age**
From 65 to 74	11
From 75 to 84	15
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	75
Ischemic Heart Disease	73
Depression	39
Chronic Kidney Disease	56
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	54
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	41
Dementia	41
Cancer	0

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2013 - 2020

Volume of procedures performed by Mr. Pavel Polinovsky, PA for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Mr. Pavel Polinovsky, PA treated as in Chicago, IL were hospital care, inpatient care, nerve procedures and decompression surgery.

decompression surgery	11
doctor visit	88
hospital care	113
inpatient care	113
nerve procedures	11
spinal procedures	11

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2013 - 2020

Information about Medicare patients treated by Mr. Pavel Polinovsky, PA.

**Gender**
Male	32
Female	36

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	16
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	29
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	1
Other	0

**Age**
75 to 84	15
85 and over	4
Less than 65	10
65 to 74	26

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Mr. Pavel Polinovsky, PA From 2013 - 2020

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Mr. Pavel Polinovsky, PA treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, ischemic heart disease and chronic kidney disease.

Hypertension	60
High Cholesterol	55
Stroke	28
Ischemic Heart Disease	38
Depression	28
Chronic Kidney Disease	33
Asthma	3
Osteoporosis	0
Heart Failure	24
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	8
Diabetes	29
Atrial Fibrillation	9
Cancer	2
Dementia	16

Education & Training

He has a state license in Illinois.

Licensed In: Illinois

Affiliations & Hospitals

Mr. Pavel Polinovsky, PA is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Northwestern Medicine

Northwestern Medical Group (NMG)

Ratings & Reviews

Mr. Pavel Polinovsky, PA has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 4.97 out of 5 stars based on 29 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Mr. Pavel Polinovsky, PA from all over the web to help you find the right in Chicago, IL.

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Biography

Mr. Pavel Polinovsky's specialties are vascular neurology and surgery. He has a special interest in stroke. He is professionally affiliated with Northwestern Medical Group (NMG).