Sentara BelleHarbour has earned certification from DNV GL Healthcare and is recognized as an Acute Stroke Ready (ASR) Center. As an Acute Stroke Ready Center, Sentara BelleHarbour has the infrastructure and capability to care for acute stroke, including administration of intravenous thrombolytic agent (commonly referred to as the "clot buster"). An ASR has fewer overall capabilities than a Primary Stroke Center, but has staff and resources able to diagnose, stabilize, treat, and transfer most patients with stroke.