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Medical Park Gebze Hospital delivers treatments to patients according to the strictest medical standards. Spread over 17000-meter squares, the hospital is fully furnished with 118 beds, 49 intensive care unit beds and a 600-member medical staff. The hospital provides a range of modern treatments across 10 specialities. Medical Park Gebze particularly excels at the treatment and management of neurological conditions such as stroke. The high success rate of stroke treatment and management at the hospital can be attributed to skilled doctors, cutting-edge technologies and modern infrastructures. The Department of Neurosurgery has specialists like Dr. Sulyeman Cayli on board that are trained in the latest surgical techniques for treating stroke. Neurosurgeons provide treatment only after carefully assessing the patient’s preferences and pathology.
The Department of Neurosurgery has technologies such as polysomnography, computed tomography, magnetic resonance imaging, and brain-stem audiometry among others. The Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation department of the hospital plays a crucial role in helping stroke patients become independent again and relearn physical, social and mental skills affected because of a stroke.
Guven Hospital in Turkey is a JCI and ISO-certified facility. With more than 180 doctors, the hospital has a capacity of 254 beds and serves 17,000 international patients every year. Being a leader in delivering high-quality healthcare services, Guven Hospital performs 13,000 operations in a year, including surgeries for neurological conditions such as stroke. The Neurosurgery department at Guven Hospital has several well-trained neurosurgeons. The department focuses on delivering patient-centric care according to international standards. Some of the acclaimed medical professionals specializing in stroke treatment at the hospital include Dr Omer Emmez and Dr Alp Borcek.
The facilities at the hospital are top-notch such as CT, 1.5 Tesla MRI, and advanced ultrasonography systems. To prevent deaths and life-long disabilities, stroke patients need to be treated immediately. The neurosurgeons at the hospital can perform effective surgeries for stroke. The hospital also has a robotic rehabilitation system. Most patients suffer from the after-effects of stroke that can compromise their quality of life significantly. Robotic Rehabilitation helps in restoring the walking abilities of stroke patients suffering from partial or complete loss of gait function. Dr Ali Ozcan is a renowned physiotherapist at Guven Hospital who offers rehabilitation to stroke patients as part of their recovery.
Faridabad, India
The neurosurgery team at Sarvodaya Hospital and Research Centre is supported by modern Neuro-radiology, neuro-intensive care, and medical and radiation oncology services. At Sarvodaya Hospital, Faridabad the doctors perform Neuro-Navigation Guided procedures (a navigation screening protocol that assists the surgeon). The Centre uses advanced technologies like an enhanced Defibrillator, Ventilator, ABG, Monitor, USG, X-Ray, CT, MRI, Advanced C Arm, Advanced Microscope, and Advanced Drill.
The diagnostic tests available at the hospital include Neurologic exams, brain imaging tests (CT, or computerized tomography scan; MRI, or magnetic resonance imaging), carotid and transcranial ultrasound and angiography, blood tests, EKG (electrocardiogram) or an ultrasound examination (echocardiogram), etc. Treatment options for stroke include TPA (tissue plasminogen activator), blood-thinning medications such as anticoagulants (warfarin) and antiplatelet drugs (aspirin or ticlopidine); a combination of aspirin and sustained release dipyridamole; and carotid endarterectomy. Dr. Kamal Verma, Dr. Ritu Jha, and Dr. Gaurav Kesari are some of the doctors associated with the neurology department at Sarvodaya Hospital and Research center.
| 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.
