· Columbia Asia Hospital, Ghaziabad is focusing
on a new initiative to create awareness among people on how crucial it is to
admit a stroke patient within 4 hours to be able to reverse the consequences
Ghaziabad, Nov 2013: According to estimates by the World Health
Organization, 80% of the stroke
cases in the world would occur in developing countries like India by 2050. But,
how many people know the symptoms of a stroke and how many are aware that it is
possible to reverse its impact only if the victim gets medical help within 4 hours?
According to estimates made by the
National Commission on Macroeconomics and Health in a report, there will
be 1.67 million annual stroke cases in the country by 2015. However, we are yet
to take measures to counter this.
Dr. Pratik , Neurologist, Columbia Asia
Hospital, Ghaziabad Says; A stroke is
caused by the interruption of the blood supply to the brain, usually because a
blood vessel bursts or is blocked by a clot. This cuts off the supply of oxygen
and nutrients, causing damage to the brain tissue. The effect of a stroke
depends on which part of the brain is injured and how severely it is affected.
A very severe stroke can cause sudden death.
Columbia Asia Hospital, Patiala has organized
an awareness program to discuss issues regarding stroke and provide information
on how symptoms could be reversible, if the patient is treated within 4 hours
of its occurrence - medically considered to be the golden hours for a stroke
afflicted person.
The most common symptom of a stroke is sudden
weakness or numbness of the face, arm or leg, most often on one side of the
body. Other symptoms include difficulty speaking or understanding speech;
difficulty seeing with one or both eyes; dizziness, loss of balance or
coordination; severe headache with no known cause; fainting or unconsciousness; says Dr.Pratik
Precisely, when the blood supply in the brain
gets interrupted causing a part of the brain to die, it can be rightly
considered as brain attack or a stroke. However its intensity varies on which
part of the brain is affected. When the stroke is due to a blood clot, it is
called an ischemic stroke, whereas temporary blood clotting leads to a mini
stroke. At times, when the blood vessel in the brain bursts and bleeds causing
extreme damage inside the brain, it could be termed as hemorrhagic stroke.
Aneurysm, a type of hemorrhagic stroke is one of the most common causes of a
stroke where an artery or a blood vessel balloons, weakens and bursts within
the brain causing damage; says
Dr.Pratik
At Columbia Asia Hospital, we consider it our
responsibility to not only provide good health facilities to visitors but also
inform them of the health hazards that threaten them. We aim to create
awareness about various symptoms which helps a person to recognize a stroke.
Prevention of stroke is also another important aspect which is gaining
importance in recent times. Quick action and immediate medical intervention,
not exceeding four hours of its occurrence could be miraculous and life-saving
for a patient As part of the
initiative doctors are speaking to patients and visitors about the
possibilities in a stroke and informing them of the right course of action.
Although it is difficult to predict a stroke,
it is crucial to know that one can undo its affects, if medical intervention is
provided to the patient as early as possible, post the occurrence of the
attack. Medically, it is proven that the initial four hours are very hopeful
for a stroke patient, no matter how bad his/her condition might be. And, if the
patient gets proper treatment within this time limit, a lot of damage can be
nullified and the stroke could be reversed.
About Columbia Asia Hospitals Pvt. Ltd.
Columbia Asia Hospitals Pvt. Ltd. is one of
the first healthcare companies to enter the country through 100% foreign direct
investment (FDI) route.
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