On the eve of World Stroke Day, neurologists from across Tamil Nadu highlighted the importance of time in treating a stroke patient. Emphasising the need for early detection, they said every second counts to prevent damage to the brain and for quick recovery.
The doctors from Kauvery Hospital – Venkataraman Karthikeayan, consultant neurologist, neuroimmunology and Parkinson’s Disease from Chennai; S Fazal, consultant neurologist and clinical lead in stroke and neurointervention in Trichy; S. Kavu Devi, consultant neuroanaesthesia and neurocritical care in Tirunelveli – spoke at a webinar on ‘Management of Stroke: Continuity of Care’, as part of The Hindu wellness series on Saturday.
Citing an independent survey, Dr. Karthikeayan said a considerable number of the Indian population (108 to 172 per one lakh population) and especially the young people in urban cities were suffering from stroke due to lifestyle changes. “If they are aware of the symptoms of stroke and seek timely medical attention, then it is possible to revive the dying cells of the brain. The neurological and functional recovery of a stroke patient is much better with physiotherapy and post-hospitalisation care and rehabilitation,” he said.
