Mangalore: KMC Hospital observes World Stroke Day

Media Release

Mangalore, 30 October 2010:  A stroke is often called a “brain attack.” A stroke can injure the brain, like a heart attack can injure the heart. Stroke is the result of disease of the blood vessels in the brain (cerebrovascular disease). The theme for this year’s World Stroke Day is "One in Six," to raise awareness that one in six persons worldwide will have a stroke in their lifetime, and that every 6 seconds, someone somewhere will die from a stroke.

 

This campaign stresses that the occurrence of stroke is common and widespread, but that stroke can be prevented and stroke survivors can recover and regain their quality of life with care and support. The campaign recommends the following six actions to reduce the likelihood of having a stroke:

 

·  Know your personal risk factors, including diagnosed high blood pressure, diabetes, or high cholesterol.
·  Be physically active and exercise regularly.
·  Avoid obesity by eating a healthy diet with lots of fresh fruits and vegetables.
·  Limit alcohol consumption.
·  Avoid cigarette smoke. People who smoke should seek help to stop now.
·   Learn to recognize the warning signs of a stroke and call KMC Hospital emergency services – 0824 2444777 right away if someone is suspected of having a stroke.

 

Can stroke be treated? Strokes caused by blood clots can be treated with clot-busting drugs such as TPA (Tissue Plasminogen Activator). TPA must be given within 4.5 hours of the start of a stroke to be effective, and tests must be done first. This is why it is so important for a person having a stroke to get to a hospital fast. Other medicines are also used to treat and prevent stroke. Anticoagulants such as warfarin and antiplatelet agents such as aspirin interfere with the blood’s ability to clot and can play an important role in preventing stroke.

 

To mark World Stroke Day & to build awareness on Stroke Prevention & Treatment KMC Hospital offers a discounted package:

· Stroke Prevention Package which includes FBS, PPBS, FLP, CBC, RFT, Carotid Doppler, ECHO & Neurology Consultation and
· Post Stroke Assessment Package which includes FBS, PPBS, FLP, CBC, RFT, Carotid Doppler, 2DECHO, Physiotherapy, Cardiology & Neurology Consultation.

 

This package is valid from 29th October 2010 to 31st December 2010. For appointments contact: 94482 54700

 

Dr.Mahesh Inder VS, COO has urged the public to lead a healthy life. It is also very essential to understand that timely treatment for Stroke attack can save the patient of serious trauma.