In the run-up to World Stroke Day noticed yearly on October 29, medical doctors have confused the importance of figuring out the assorted indicators and signs of a stroke and the necessity to take well timed motion for medical therapy. At The Hindu’s Wellness Webinar organised on Friday to expound the methods to raise stroke care and discover cutting-edge approaches to stroke administration, medical doctors from Rela Hospital, Chromepet, Chennai, gave contributors an summary about strokes and the danger elements concerned, the indicators and the signs, and the therapy and surgical interventions out there.

Interventional neurologist Shankar Balakrishnan defined concerning the acronym ‘FAST’ (Facial drooping, Arm weak point, Speech difficulties and Time) which facilitates for the identification of a stroke. “Arm weakness or slurring are symptoms that are at times ignored,” Dr. Balakrishnan stated, including, “At the hospital (Rela), the doctors would first conduct a rapid clinical assessment, followed by a diagnosis of stroke, and then determine whether it’s a block or bleeding in the brain. Treatment options are explored based on this procedure.”

Dr. Balakrishnan additionally stated that 80% of strokes are preventable, emphasising on the significance of a wholesome way of life.

Senior advisor neurosurgeon M. Anbuselvam spoke concerning the function of neurosurgery within the administration of stroke. “Surgery comes in during the treatment of acute ischemic strokes, acute haemorrhagic strokes and in secondary care for the prevention of strokes,” stated Dr. Anbuselvam, mentioning how the assorted sorts of surgical procedures are carried out. He additionally make clear who was liable to a haemorrhagic stroke.

“We can’t modify our age, sex or race. But there are other factors that can be modified,” stated Dr. Anbuselvam, underlying the significance of holding a test on blood stress, sugar and levels of cholesterol. He suggested towards the consumption of alcohol or smoking cigarettes.

The panel included senior advisor neurologist Ok. Subramaniyan and advisor neurosurgeon J. Jeyaprakashkanna who responded to viewers queries and clarifications, together with the recurrence of strokes and why surgical procedures have been contraindicated with massive bleeds.

Here is a hyperlink to the recording: https://bit.ly/45S7WrY