Verified By Apollo Cardiologist May 4, 2020
7092Stroke is a medical emergency, which if treated within the window period of 4 hours can result in near-complete resolution of the condition. Currently, most of the hospitals have come across several instances of stroke patients and relatives seeking medical attention very late. This is leading to complications, prolonged stay in ICU and delayed recovery. Apart from lack of transport in the lockdown period, fear of COVID-19 infection is one of the main reasons for a delay in seeking treatment.
Fear of COVID-19 virus should not deter you or anyone from seeking treatment for non-COVID acute medical and surgical emergencies. Also, instructions to stay-at-home do not apply for people suffering from any medical emergency, including signs of a stroke.
When it comes to treatment of stroke, every minute matters. Studies suggest two million brain cells die every minute if blood flow is not restored immediately.
Stroke is a neurological condition where a patient develops weakness of one half of the body, slurred speech or sudden loss of consciousness.
There are two forms of Stroke:
Women may report symptoms that are often not linked to strokes in men. These include:
The FAST acronym is useful to identify Stroke:
Common risk factors include:
To reduce your risk of stroke:
Annual health checks go a long way in early detection and reversal of risk factors.
Do not ignore stroke symptoms, because the longer the brain is without oxygen, the higher are the chances for disability or death during a stroke. If you or your loved one is experiencing the symptoms of stroke, dial 1066 Apollo Emergency Services or visit the nearest Apollo Hospitals, immediately.
Apollo Hospitals are well-equipped to treat Stroke emergencies and are manned by stroke physicians and nurses round-the-clock to take care of stroke patients even at the time of COVID-19 crisis.
Apollo Hospitals follows stringent patient-safety precautions inside the hospitals to prevent the spread of COVID-19 infection. Your life matters. If you or your loved ones have stroke symptoms, dial 1066, Apollo Hospitals emergency helpline or rush to the nearest Apollo Hospitals because we know how to save you and can do so very rapidly and effectively.
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