• Treatment: Immediate intervention involves dissolving or removing the clot to restore blood flow, often with thrombolytic medications (like tissue plasminogen activator, tPA) or mechanical thrombectomy.

• Hemorrhagic Stroke:

  • Cause: Results from a rupture of a blood vessel in the brain, leading to bleeding and increased pressure on brain tissues.
  • Symptoms: Sudden severe headache, nausea, vomiting, vision changes, and loss of consciousness.
  • Treatment: Focuses on controlling bleeding, reducing pressure in the brain, and stabilizing vital signs. Surgery may be required to repair the blood vessel.

Risk Factors:

• Modifiable Risk Factors: High blood pressure, diabetes, high cholesterol, smoking, obesity, and physical inactivity.
• Non-modifiable Risk Factors: Age (over 55), family history of stroke, prior stroke or transient ischemic attack (TIA), and certain genetic conditions.

Emergency Response:

• F.A.S.T. Assessment: Recognize stroke symptoms—Facial drooping, Arm weakness, Speech difficulties, Time to call emergency services.

Diagnosis and Treatment:

• Diagnostic Tests: CT scan or MRI to confirm the type and location of stroke.
• Immediate Care: Stroke units for specialized care, oxygen therapy, blood pressure management, and monitoring.

Stroke Care 

At Jeev Multispeciality Hospital, we provide prompt and comprehensive care for stroke patients:

Emergency Response:

• Immediate Assessment: Rapid evaluation and diagnosis to determine the type of stroke and appropriate treatment plan.
• Stroke Team Activation: Multidisciplinary team including neurologists, neurosurgeons, and critical care specialists.

Treatment Strategies:

• Ischemic Stroke: Administering thrombolytic therapy within the critical time window or performing mechanical thrombectomy for eligible patients.
• Hemorrhagic Stroke: Surgical intervention, if necessary, to repair blood vessel abnormalities and reduce bleeding.

Rehabilitation and Recovery:

• Stroke Units: Specialized units for intensive monitoring and rehabilitation therapies.
• Physical Therapy: Regaining motor skills and function through tailored rehabilitation programs.

Secondary Prevention:

• Medication Management: Prescribing medications to manage risk factors like blood pressure, cholesterol, and blood sugar levels.
• Lifestyle Modifications: Encouraging healthy diet, regular exercise, smoking cessation, and ongoing monitoring.

Patient and Family Support:

• Education and Counseling: Providing information on stroke prevention, recognizing symptoms, and optimizing recovery outcomes.
• Long-Term Care Planning: Assisting with discharge planning and community resources for continued support.