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Apollo Hospitals, Bangalore has launched India’s first dedicated Robot-Assisted Cardiac Surgery Unit
Apollo Hospitals, Bangalore has launched India’s first dedicated Robot-Assisted Cardiac Surgery Unit; a milestone in the history of cardiovascular surgery in the country. The Robot-Assisted Cardiac Surgery Unit will offer patients with complex cardiac disease treatment with robotic assisted minimally invasive cardiac surgery. The Robot-Assisted Cardiac Surgery Unit will be equipped with the advanced fourth-generation versatile ‘da Vinci Xi’ robotic surgical system and a dedicated team, led by Dr. Sathyaki P Nambala, Senior Consultant, Cardio-thoracic and Vascular Surgeon and Head of the Department, Robotic Cardiac Surgery Unit.
Dr. K. Hariprasad, President, Apollo Hospitals said, “Our vision has always been to bring the most advanced medical technology to India to benefit our patients. We are continuing on this path with the launch of the dedicated Robot-Assisted Cardiac Surgery Unit, which will be the first in India to offer a full-time robotic heart surgery program. This will empower our doctors to deliver the best of cardiac care, armed with the latest in advanced medical technology. At Apollo Hospitals, the patient is at the center of all our efforts in providing accessible and affordable world-class treatment, and the introduction of the da Vinci Xi robotic surgical system is in furtherance of this objective. With 18 cases successfully treated to date with robot-assisted cardiac surgery, we are confident that the dedicated unit will change the lives of many more patients who cannot undergo conventional cardiac surgery.”
Dr. Sathyaki P Nambala, Sr. Consultant, Cardiothoracic and Vascular Surgeon and HoD, Robotic Cardiac Surgery Unit said, “The development of a Robot-Assisted Cardiac Surgery program requires a tremendous amount of dedication and preparation, and we are proud to have launched a dedicated program for the first time in India.
The innovative technology of the da Vinci Xi allows complex cardiovascular surgeries to be performed through smaller incisions and precise motion control, as compared to conventional open heart surgery, which involves opening up the chest by splitting the breastplate. The robot is docked near the operation table while the cardiac surgeon sits on a console from where commands are given to operate the smooth and dexterous robotic arms with a precision that would be impossible without the robot. A high-definition camera provides a clear, 3D view of the chest to the surgeon on a console screen.
Davison PK, CEO, Apollo Hospitals, Bangalore said, “The Robot-Assisted Cardiac Surgery Program will now be accessible to patients, not just across the nation, but the world too, thus making India a one-stop destination for robotic surgery. One of the major features of the specialized unit lies is that it will help reduce strain on the surgeon, by providing excellent vision, along with an increase in comfort while performing long surgeries. Very few centres in the globe offer this service, and we are proud that Apollo Hospitals, Bangalore will be the first in India.”
Dr. Nambala added, “Robotic heart surgery means minimal trauma, less blood loss and less overall discomfort for the patient. Since no bones are cut, there is no instability of the breast-bone or sternum after the surgery. Small incisions lead to negligible blood loss, eliminating blood transfusion in most cases and eliminating risks of blood borne infection. Other advantages include reduced pain, less post-operative wound infections, less post-operative scarring, and a positive effect on breathing. Recovery is rapid, with lesser hospitalization, faster mobilization and rehabilitation. Healing is usually complete in 10 days with return to normal life including driving or other activities within a few days. The reduction in chance of infection makes it an ideal procedure ideal in diabetics and older patients.”
About da Vinci Xi Robotic Surgical System:
The da Vinci Xi Robotic Surgical System approved by the USFDA, is one of the latest innovations of modern surgery and represents our dedication in providing the highest quality care to our patients. The da Vinci Xi provides high resolution 3D visualization, up to ten-times magnification of the operating field, movement scaling, and dual console systems for surgeon cooperation and training. The da Vinci® XiTM surgical system has advanced robotic computing and optical technology with tiny mechanical wrists that bend and rotate to mimic the movements of the human wrist, which assist the surgeon to perform complex surgeries with smaller incision and better precision. 3D high definition guided vision system allows the surgeon to have a magnified close-up view of the area being operated. The robotic arms give greater access for surgery, this results in better clinical outcome for patients with faster recovery and shorter hospital stay.
Milestones
Apollo Gleneagles Hospitals, Kolkata successfully treated a rare cancer in the temporal bone which affects one...
Apollo Gleneagles Hospitals, Kolkata treated a 48-year-old man with cancer in the temporal bone, an area of the skull above the ear. Mr. Shyam Bihari Tiwari, who was previously treated for cancer in his right temporal bone, suffered from the same condition in his left ear which was diagnosed after six months. It is considered as a rare condition as it affects just one in a million.
Mr. Tiwari, a businessman from Uttar Pradesh had previously undergone a surgery followed by chemotherapy and radiotherapy at Apollo Gleneagles Hospitals by Dr. Tanweer Shahid. A few months after the treatment for cancer on the right temporal bone, Mr. Tiwari came back to the hospital with the same problem in his left ear. Doctors found advanced squamous cell carcinoma of left temporal bone which had spread to his ear canal, involving the parotid glands.
The tumour already had metastatic deposits to neck, parotid and skin infiltration going towards deep inside the brain. As per the doctors, the cancer in the right side had nothing to do with the cancer in the other side. “Ear cancer of the temporal bone is a rare condition with a prevalence of 0.8 to 1 in a million. Bilateral temporal bone cancer is even more rare with just about six cases being reported in medical literature worldwide,” said Dr. Shantanu Panja. The ENT and Head and Neck Onco-Surgeon and his team conducted an eight-hour long surgery to remove the tumour.
The complex surgery, which involved reconstructive surgeon Dr. Saptarshi Bhattacharyya to remove the tumour measuring 15cm x 10cm, included lateral temporal bone resection, radical parotidectomy, wide local excision, modified radical neck dissection with reconstruction by scalp rotation flap and split skin graft.
“It is extremely difficult to treat such tumours because of the complexity of surgery. We could remove the entire tumour. The following histopathology report shows the patient got rid of the cancer,” said Dr. Panja. Luckily, the cancer had not affected his hearing nerves, so he does not have any hearing problem.
“My brother-in-law has been discharged from the hospital a couple of days ago and he is doing fine. He is staying with me so that he can follow up regularly with doctors,” said his relative Shyam Nandan.
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Clinical Excellence
Apollo Hospitals, Hyderabad has successfully performed combined procedures of Living Donor Liver Transplantati...
Apollo Hospital, Hyderabad has accomplished a rare and complex feat of performing combined procedures of Living Donor Liver Transplantation and Coronary Artery Bypass Graft (CABG) operation, on a patient in a single sitting. The surgery spanning over fourteen hours involved the expertise of multi-speciality teams including Cardiac, Oncology and Liver Transplant.
The 67-year-old male patient from Hyderabad, Mr. Siva Prasad Rao, was suffering from Liver Cirrhosis and Liver cancer. During evaluation for a liver transplant, he was further diagnosed to have significant coronary artery disease with critical blocks in the blood vessels to the heart. The heart disease was found to be significant enough to preclude performing a liver transplant. Coronary stenting was not an option as, after stenting, the liver transplant could not be carried out for 8-12 weeks, and waiting was not an option as the patient’s liver cancer could spread during the waiting time. The multidisciplinary team at Apollo Hospitals decided to perform both the operation, Liver transplant and Coronary Artery Bypass at the same time.
The patient’s 33-year-old daughter, Mrs. Rohini, came forward to donate a part of her liver. The operations were carried out on December 6th, 2019. CABG was done first followed by Living donor liver transplant. The Living-donor liver transplant is a surgical procedure in which a portion of the liver from a healthy living person, in this case, the patient’s daughter was removed and transplanted in the patient. The entire operation took 14 hours to complete. The donor was discharged on 6th Day after the operation and the patient was discharged on 12th day after the operation. Both the patient and the donor are doing fine.
Meticulous planning, carefully timing of the donor and recipient surgery and availing all concerned speciality services when needed, as the recipient had to undergo cardiac bypass surgery first and then followed by a liver transplant, ensured incident-free treatment, says Dr Manish C. Varma.
The treatment rendered for this patient is rarely performed as it is an extremely high-risk case. Performing such cases successfully requires a multidisciplinary approach involving critical medical and surgical specialities, very competent nursing, support staff and excellent hospital infrastructure. The team of Specialists involved in this dual surgery were Dr Manish C. Varma, Senior Consultant and HOD, Liver Transplant and HPB Surgery; Dr Naveen Polavarapu, Consultant, Gastroenterologist and Transplant Hepatologist; Dr Manoj Agarwala, Senior Consultant Cardiologist and Dr Sanjay Kumar Agarwal, Cardiothoracic Surgeon.
Not just in India, even abroad, in the best of the medical centres, a patient in an advanced age coupled with multiple complications like liver cirrhosis, liver cancer and critical blocks in the heart, would have been avoided for further care. But the doctors at Apollo took on the challenge, as they were confident of their expertise and the back-up infrastructure and support at their disposal. This will be recorded in the annals of medical history and will serve as an inspiration for the Indian medical fraternity for generations, says Dr Hari Prasad.
Clinical Excellence
Indraprastha Apollo Hospitals, Delhi performed a rare reconstructive surgery on a 12-year-old boy from Uzbekis...
Childhood is all about talking, learning and exploring the world. However, Khusanbek was deprived of the pleasures of life as he was unable to speak. Post 10 years of not being able to communicate, Khusanbek’s mother decided to get him treated at Indraprastha Apollo Hospital. The team at Indraprastha Apollo Hospitals of Dr. Suresh Singh Naruka, Consultant, Department of ENT along with Dr. (Prof) Ameet Kishore, Senior Consultant Surgeon, ENT and Dr. Nishant Rana Registrar recently carried out the surgery wherein the trachea of the child was reconstructed.
The child was then kept in pediatric intensive care unit (PICU) for one day under the supervision of Dr. Nameet Jerath, Senior Pediatrician, Indraprastha Apollo Hospitals. Next morning the child was removed off the ventilator and the tube which he carried for 10 long years was removed.
Milestones
Apollo Hospitals, Guwahati successfully performed cardiac tumor removal through Minimally Invasive Cardiac Sur...
Apollo Hospitals, Guwahati successfully removed a cardiac tumor through minimally invasive approach, for the first time in the entire North East India. This complex surgery was performed by a team of doctors lead by renowned Cardiothoracic and Vascular Surgeon Dr. Jyoti Prasad Kalita.
A 54-year-old female patient was presented at Apollo Hospitals, Guwahati with breathing difficulties due to a tumour in her heart. Further evaluation revealed that the tumour was very large in size and was lying inside the left sided chamber of heart, which was occluding a heart valve. The benefit of performing the surgery through MICS is that, post-operative recovery time is very less with less pain and less blood loss. Moreover, the chance of getting infected after the procedure is also comparatively less. The patient recovered well and was discharged from the hospital.
With the advent of the new Cardiothoracic unit at Apollo Hospitals, Guwahati, people of Assam and its neighbouring states will be highly benefitted. The Cardiac surgery team at Apollo Hospitals, Guwahati is spearheaded by Dr. J P Kalita who has specialised in Minimally Invasive Cardiac Surgery (MICS) for both Adult and Paediatrics.
Milestones
Apollo Hospitals, Hyderabad has successfully performed over 1500 cochlear implants, thus becoming the largest ...
The Apollo Cochlear Implant Clinic, the first such clinic in South India, began its services way back in 1994 at the Apollo Health City, Hyderabad under the leadership of renowned ENT Surgeon, Dr E. C. Vinaya Kumar, has achieved a major landmark, with the performing of more than 1500 Cochlear implantations. The team has acquired the distinction of being the largest Cochlear Implant Program in India and South Asia, and enters its momentous Silver Jubilee.
The Apollo Cochlear Implant program was the trailblazer for most cochlear implant programs currently running in India. Initially, the team conducted several workshops, seminars, awareness programs to educate professionals, patients and general public. It played a crucial role in popularizing the program by mentoring and training cochlear implant Surgeons, Audiologists and Rehabilitationists at Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, Tamil Nadu, Manipur, Odisha, West Bengal etc. Thus thousands of kids in these states gained hearing ability.
The multidisciplinary Apollo Cochlear Implant team has enormous expertise in evaluating and implanting on very young children, including infants. Its expertise has enabled children and adults of all ages with hearing impairment to benefit. The patients rehabilitated through Cochlear implantation by the team are as young as 9 months old babies to 87 years old elderly populations, said Dr E. C. Vinaya Kumar, Sr. Consultant ENT Surgeon, Apollo Health City.
In the course of these 25 glorious years, the Apollo Cochlear implant clinic has won several laurels, including a world record for doing highest number of surgeries in a single day. It has the highest surgical success rate (i.e. lowest complications) compared to European multi center statistics.
The Apollo Cochlear Implant program is one of the stupendous initiatives of Apollo Health City, as it enabled a ray of hope for several parents of stone deaf little children and brought these kids into the mainstream, helping them leading a life of dignity and many are doing extremely well in their chosen path, said Dr Hari Prasad, President – Hospitals Division, Apollo Hospitals Group.
It was the Apollo Cochlear implant program which influenced the then Andhra Pradesh government to include free cochlear implant surgeries under Rajiv Aarogyasree scheme and sought the help of the NGO, Society to Aid the Hearing Impaired (SAHI). Later this model was replicated by many state governments in their health schemes and the central government too adopted it in the ADIP cochlear implant program.
About Society to Aid the Hearing Impaired (SAHI)
In November of 2004, a group of ENT surgeons, audiologists, and hospital management personnel, united with concerned citizens to form SAHI. It is an Indian NGO that aims at helping underprivileged children with impaired hearing. SARI mainly seeks to identify and aid children living in rural areas, with little or no access to modern medical treatment. Since its establishment, SAHI has been addressing this problem by means of conducting camps in remote areas of the state. Children with learning disabilities or hearing loss are given hearing aids by SAHI and those with ear diseases are given free ear surgeries. Under the Hearing Impaired Girl children project ,SAHI is also providing free cochlear implant surgeries for girl children.
SAHI is working on the prevention, awareness, identification and treatment through various activities.
We regularly conduct “Newborn hearing screening program” to detect hearing problems immediately after birth with the simple test called Oto acoustic emissions (OAE). SAHI conducts free ear camps in rural areas, slums to identify children with hearing problems and provide necessary treatment including medical and surgical at free of cost. Children require hearing aids will be provided digitally programmable hearing aids at free of cost. Part of the camps we also conduct awareness programs in the schools, community halls, etc.
SAHI initiated “Gift a Ear” project to fund children to undergo cochlear implant surgeries, initiated “Hearing Impaired Girl Child Project’ to fund free cochlear implant for the hearing impaired girl children. To date over 360 cochlear implant surgeries were funded by SAHI. SAHI also helps in providing auditory verbal therapy for children with hearing loss undergone for cochlear implant surgery and fitted with hearing aids. Auditory verbal therapy is very important task in achieving normal speech and language skills for the hearing-impaired children, outcomes of the surgery is highly dependent on the auditory verbal therapy.
New Initiatives
Apollo Hospitals partners with Bahrain Specialist Hospital to fight heart disease in Bahrain
In a significant move to bring quality cardiac services to the people of the country and to fight heart disease, Bahrain Specialist Hospital (BSH) has collaborated with Apollo Hospitals. The BSH Apollo Heart Center will touch 1.5 million hearts to keep heart diseases at bay, which is the No.1 cause of death in Bahrain.
The Apollo Hospitals Group treats more than 60,000 GCC citizens annually in India. The Group brings to the BSH Apollo Heart Centre their experience of over 500,000 Cardiac Interventional Procedures, 116,000 Cardiac Surgeries with a 99.6% success rate. Along with this Apollo Hospitals has also done more than 70 successful Heart Transplants, having a long term success rate at par with international standards.
The Heart Center at Bahrain Specialist Hospital will be operated and managed by Apollo Hospitals and will provide treatment for all aspects of adult Cardiology, ranging from interventions to cardiac surgery. With infrastructure such as third-generation state-of-the-art Cath Lab, Cardiac Critical Care Units and Intensive Care Units, the center will provide advanced comprehensive cardiac care. An experienced team of doctors, nurses, technicians, and paramedics are deployed from the Apollo Heart Institute in Hyderabad to serve the people in the Kingdom of Bahrain.
The BSH Apollo Heart Center is setup with the support and patronage of His Excellency Lieutenant General, Doctor Sheikh Mohamed Bin Abdullah Al-Khalifa, Chairman of the Supreme Council of Health and Dr. Mariam Adhbi Al-Jalahma, Chief Executive Officer, National Health Regulatory Authority.
HE. Lt. General Doctor Shaikh Mohamed Bin Abdulla Al-Khalifa, Chairman of the Supreme Council of Health said, “With Bahrain becoming an affluent nation, we have seen a marked change in the socio-cultural pattern. Calorie and cholesterol consumption has risen dramatically to alarming proportions. This, combined with a more sedentary lifestyle has contributed to an increasing incidence and prevalence of heart diseases. The BSH Apollo Heart Center will be the first comprehensive tertiary level cardiac care for patients in the private space in Bahrain that will tackle the local burden of the disease to reduce coronary morbidity in the future.”
Dr. Sangita Reddy, Jt. Managing Director, Apollo Hospitals Group said, “The BSH Apollo Heart Center is a culmination of two years of discussions to identify the right specialty where Apollo’s expertise can contribute and the right partner. Cardiac care is a discipline where Apollo Hospitals brings a wealth of experience and resources, such as established and clear protocols, operating manuals, human capital, and resources, to ensure successful delivery of world-class management and treatment of heart disease. In addition, Apollo’s network allows a natural back-up for services such as cardiac surgery and transplant for cases that require more advanced attention and care than what is locally available. We look forward to serving the people of the Kingdom of Bahrain and delivering to them cardiac care comparable to the best in the world.”
Mr. Hamid Rashid Al Zayani, Chairman, Bahrain Specialist Hospital said, “Our collaboration with Apollo Hospitals in the form of the BSH Apollo Heart Center will work to address a critical health issue in the Kingdom. The center is well equipped for elective, urgent and emergency cardiac surgeries with facilities that keep up with technical progress and scientific knowledge and is suitable for the use of advanced medical equipment.”
Dr. Kasim Ardati, Managing Director, Bahrain Specialist Hospital said, “With a team of board-certified Cardiologists, Cardiothoracic Surgeons and Cardiac Anaesthesiologists experienced in Coronary Artery Stenting, Laser Angioplasty and in techniques as advanced as Percutaneous Transluminal Septal Myocardial Ablation, the center will also offer minimally invasive treatments for cardiac and vascular diseases by using cutting-edge technologies that meet international standards for cardiac care.”
The Cath. Lab. is a dedicated facility with a recovery unit where hemodynamic and angiographic diagnostic studies, coronary and other angioplasties, placement of intravascular stents, embolization of vascular structures, direct emergency revascularization of acute myocardial infarction, and minor surgical procedures, primarily for vascular access or more major surgical interventions are performed.
Bahrain residents and visitors can learn more about the full spectrum of preventive, emergency, and health management services at the BSH Apollo Heart Center by visiting the website https://www.bahrainspecialisthospital.com or calling 17812000.
New Initiatives
Apollo Hospitals collaborates with Nobel Laureate Dr. Ferid Murad for a research initiative on early detection...
Apollo Hospitals has announced a joint collaboration with Nobel Laureate Dr. Ferid Murad for conducting an extensive research on the causes for high prevalence of heart disease among Indians and suggesting ways to detect early and render precise treatment.
Due to the high prevalence of heart disease in India, there is an opportunity for this collaboration between Dr. Ferid Murad and the Apollo Hospitals, to explore newer pathways for early detection and accurate treatment of heart ailments. This joint initiative will work towards finding newer methods to provide freedom from illness and suffering in the community.
In addition to world-class medical care, the Apollo Group is also a recognized leader in scientific research, it has a robust and expanding research base in all aspects of medicine.
In the cardiology, Apollo Hospitals is already undertaking several research initiatives including:
The importance of baseline Troponin level as a cardiovascular risk marker.
Profiling the effects of blood pressure reduction on central aortic blood pressure levels.
Measuring the 24 hr ambulatory blood pressure without using the traditional cuff – a novel approach first time in India.
Clinical Excellence
Indraprastha Apollo Hospitals, Delhi has successfully treated a 6-year-old Mozambique patient for profound dea...
Baby Angela, 6-year-old was brought to Indraprastha Apollo Hospitals, Delhi, with a history of zero hearing and negligible speech. Auditory brain stem implant was performed at Indraprastha Apollo Hospitals by a team of multi-disciplinary doctors led by Dr. (Prof) Ameet Kishore, Senior Consultant Surgeon, ENT and Cochlear Implant Surgeon, Ms. Neevita Narayan, Audiologist Speech therapist and Cochlear Implant Audiologist, Dr. Pranav Kumar, Senior Consultant, Neurosurgery.
Read more about Auditory Brain Stem implant
New Initiatives
Apollo Gleneagles Hospitals, Kolkata launches Eastern India’s first comprehensive Foot and Ankle Clinic
Apollo Gleneagles Hospitals, Kolkata has launched Eastern India’s First and most advanced comprehensive Foot and Ankle Clinic in a hospital setting in presence of ATK players Edu Garcia, Roy Krishna and Pritam Kotal.
Headed by Dr Kushal Nag, Consultant Orthopedic Surgeon (specializing foot and ankle) at Apollo Gleneagles Hospitals, the clinic will address all kinds of abnormal conditions of the feet and lower limbs such as diabetic foot, plantar fasciitis, flat feet and arthritis along with alleviate day-to-day problems such as thickened toenails, fungal nail infections or ingrown toenails.
The Foot & Ankle Clinic will deal with:
Screening & treatment of at-risk patients
Chronic & acute ulcer management
Prescription of Orthotic footwear for desired pressure relief
Prevention for future foot problems through education and advice
Pain management
Help in function & mobility
Prevention or minimization of deformity
Reduction in risk of ulceration or amputation
Common deformities like heel problem, high arched foot and flat foot are often neglected leading to further complications like excruciating back pain, muscle pain, ankle sprains, leg pain, inability to walk or stand for long hours. Apollo’s Foot and Ankle Clinic will be equipped with 3D foot scan, which has an indicator with artificial intelligence. The artificial intelligence in this scanning machine detects the degree of problem and recommends the remedial product.
About 10% people with foot problems require surgeries and the remaining 90%, if detected early, can be treated with conservative orthopedic management (customized 3D insoles designed exactly to address individual problems). Present at the occasion, Dr Kushal Nag said, “Apart from flat foot, high arched foot etc., another critical problem we see is Diabetic Foot leading to foot ulcers. For treating such patients with surgeries, having a facility in a tertiary care hospital is extremely important as the other departments can address and prevent the related complications like foot amputation risks.”
It is seen that a lot of people face pain in their feet after walking a bit and opt for expensive shoes hoping to get comfort. Here people don’t realize that they are not addressing the cause of the pain, which can only be addressed with proper detection with 3D Foot Scan. Addressing the problem would prevent the condition from worsening, which means they won’t require surgeries later on.
The services at Foot & Ankle Clinic includes:
Assessment and treatment of foot problems relating to, but not restricted to:
Diabetes & Vascular diseases
Systemic arthropathies and other rheumatological conditions
Biomechanical & musculoskeletal assessment
Soft tissue disorders including corns and calluses
State-of-the-art expertise
Advanced 3D Scanning, Pressure mapping & other diagnostic equipment
Trained podiatric specialists
Specialist foot care services like clinical pedicure, corn removal etc.
Extensive range of orthotic supports and footwear
Advice on bespoke & therapeutic footwear
Fitting of customized orthotic products
Events
A Workshop on Chronic Total Occlusion was organised at Apollo Speciality Hospitals, Vanagaram with world renow...
Apollo Hospitals, Chennai organized a Chronic Total Occlusion (CTO) workshop in the presence of world renowned Cardiologist, Dr. Tomohiko Teramoto, Chief Director at the Cardiovascular Medicine, Ichinomiya Nishi Hospital, Ichinomiya, Aichi, Japan at Apollo Speciality Hospitals Vanagaram.
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Clinical Excellence
The 24×7 emergency service of Apollo Gleneagles Hospitals, Kolkata saves a 58-year-old stroke victim
58-year-old Mr. Samir Banerjee suffered an acute stroke on 3rd October 2019 night around 9:00 pm. Seeing the symptoms like paralytic attack on right side of the body along with slurry speech, his family rushed him to Apollo Gleneagles Hospitals Kolkata post-midnight. The doctors started treatment immediately and within a day he recovered and was discharged. Even though his stroke was acute, today he leads a normal life without any support only because he was brought in within 4 hours of his stroke.
According to a report by WHO in 2018, Stroke causes 6 million deaths worldwide every year, which is the second highest number of deaths after ischemic heart disease. The report also states that every 6 seconds, regardless of age or gender – someone, somewhere is dying from stroke (Brain Attack/Paralytic stroke) and one in every 6 persons in this world will get a stroke in their life time. Hence, Apollo Gleneagles Hospitals pledged to reduce stroke cases by spreading awareness.
Facial paresis, arm drift/weakness, and abnormal speech indicate high positive predictive value for stroke and must be immediately treated. The sooner the treatment is given to stroke patients, the greater is the benefit, especially if started within 90 minutes of symptom onset. Present at the occasion, Dr Debabrata Chakraborty, Consultant Neurologist and Stroke Specialist Apollo Gleneagles Hospital, Kolkata expressed “The best way to avoid getting an ischemic stroke is by having controlled blood pressure and blood sugar levels. However, if symptoms of stroke are noted, it is extremely crucial to bring the patient to a tertiary care hospital with 24×7 services within the golden hour (within 4-6 hours of on setting symptoms). Chances of strokes proving to be fatal can only be reduced if patients are brought in without any delay. This helps the brain cells from getting permanent damage from the clots. ”
Dr Sadanand Dey, Consultant Neurologist and Stroke Specialist Apollo Gleneagles Hospital, Kolkata said “There are modern treatments for stroke today. Depending on the severity of the stroke , the mode of treatments are decided. When blood thinning medicines aren’t sufficient , thrombectomy is opted for within 4.5-6 hours of stroke. It is an endovascular therapy with a stent retriever to remove the blood clot. It is given to patients who did not respond to i.v tPA (tissue plasminogen activator) within 4.5 hours or reached beyond the therapeutic window of tPA but within 6 hours. The timing of the treatment is extremely critical for the patient’s condition to improve.”
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