Stroke or brain attack is a condition marked by the disrupted flow of blood to the brain which results in the death of the brain cells. This happens due to the lack of Oxygen and various essential nutrients that are important for cell growth and development. Stroke can be life-threatening and calls for immediate medical intervention.
Stroke is further divided into two types - ischemic stroke and hemorrhagic stroke.
The former is caused by a blockage in an artery, whereas the latter is caused by the bursting of a blood vessel. Ischemic stroke is the most common type of stroke, which is usually caused by the buildup of fats or blood clots in the blood vessels. Hemorrhagic stroke can be a result of uncontrolled blood pressure, expressive use of anticoagulants, aneurysm, traumatic injury, cerebral amyloid angiopathy or ischemic stroke that is left untreated for long.
Symptoms
Various signs and symptoms associated with stroke include
- Difficulty in speaking or communicating
- Slurring of words
- Chaos and confusion
- Paralysis of the face or limbs
- Visual difficulties
- Headache
- Loss of balance and coordination
- Dizziness
- Inability to walk
Risk factors
Various factors that increase the risk of stroke include:
- Obesity
- Inactive lifestyle
- Binge drinking
- Drug abuse
- Hypertension
- High cholesterol
- Diabetes
- Obstructive sleep apnea
- Cardiovascular ailments like heart failure, arrhythmia and atrial fibrillation
- COVID-19 infection
Diagnosis
The doctors may initially recommend a physical exam and blood tests. This is followed by
- CT ( computerized tomography) scan
- MRI ( Magnetic resonance imaging)
- Carotid ultrasound
- Cerebral angiogram
- Echocardiogram
Treatment
Patients suffering from stroke require emergency treatment which varies depending upon the type of stroke. In case of ischemic stroke, the patient may be given emergency IV medication, followed by endovascular, catheter-based procedures.
Various treatment options available for patients suffering from hemorrhagic stroke include surgical clipping, endovascular embolization, surgical AVM remover and stereotactic radiosurgery.
The treatment is followed by proper rehabilitation to help the patient get back on his feet
Why Eternal Hospital?
At Eternal Hospital, we have a highly qualified and dedicated team of experts who are always committed to providing the latest and most advanced medical care to all our patients. Being a trusted name in healthcare, we act compassionately while ensuring confidentiality to those who need it. We have set high standards in patient-centric premium care along with outstanding patient safety and exceptional maintenance in a timely manner. We adhere to the use of up to the minute innovations to offer state-of-the-art treatments to our patients with unparalleled results.
