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RATHIMED SPECIALITY HOSPITAL provides specialised Stroke Treatment with a focus on rapid diagnosis, evidence-based acute stroke management, advanced neurovascular intervention, and individualized rehabilitation. Established in 2018, the ISO, NABH accredited hospital is located in Chennai, India and operates 20 beds, with modern emergency, neurological, neurointerventional, intensive-care, and rehabilitation infrastructure.
Stroke Treatment is tailored according to stroke type, severity, timing, affected blood vessels or brain structures, and the patient's underlying risk factors. A detailed assessment may include neurological examination, CT or MRI of the brain, vascular imaging, cardiac evaluation, and laboratory investigations. The treatment team develops an individualized plan to address the immediate stroke, manage complications, reduce the risk of another stroke, and support recovery of mobility, communication, swallowing, cognition, and daily functioning.
| Speciality | Neurology |
| Procedure | Stroke Treatment |
| Success Rate | Varies by condition |
| Recovery Time | Varies by condition |
| Treatment Time | Varies by condition |
| Chances of Recurrence | Varies by condition |
Stroke treatment involves a combination of various interventions to minimize damage to the brain. The treatment approach depends on the type of stroke, whether it is ischemic (caused by a blood clot) or hemorrhagic (caused by bleeding in the brain). Ischemic stroke treatment may involve medications to dissolve or remove the clot, while hemorrhagic stroke treatment focuses on stopping bleeding and relieving pressure on the brain.
Stroke treatment can address a range of medical conditions, including ischemic stroke, hemorrhagic stroke, transient ischemic attacks (TIAs), and certain underlying risk factors that contribute to stroke, such as high blood pressure, atrial fibrillation, and carotid artery disease. The goal is to prevent further damage to the brain, restore blood flow, and manage risk factors to reduce the likelihood of future strokes.
The recovery process after a stroke depends on the severity of the stroke and individual factors. The recovery process includes rehabilitation programs like physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, and other specialized therapies. The focus is on improving motor skills, restoring speech and language abilities, and regaining independence in daily activities. Recovery is gradual and may take months or even years. Doctors may suggest lifestyle modifications and prescribe certain medications to prevent future strokes.
Patients are those who went to sleep healthy and woke up with stroke symptoms, or a stroke occurs during sleep; this is known as a wake-up stroke.
