Mangalore, 14 January 2011: Timely treatment by Stroke Management Team at KMC Hospital saves patient after Stroke/Brain Attack. Josephine, 49 year old woman was suffering from rhematic heart disease. She came to the hospital at sudden onset of right sided weakness and speech arrest. CT scan/MRI showed evolving infarct in left side of the brain. She was immediately thrombolysed with (rtpa). She has significantly improved and now able to walk without support and speak fluently.
Josphine D’Souza
The Neurology team has stressed on the importance of the “Golden hours”-rushing to a Hospital within 4.5 hours of symptoms of stroke can save a person from being disabled for lifetime. KMC Hospital Ambedkar Circle, has full fledged ambulance and Stroke team along with modern diagnostic facilities to handle cases of stroke.
Dr. Shivanand Pai and Dr. Rakshith
Dr.Mahesh Inder VS, COO, stated that it is very essential to be aware of the stroke treatment facilities available in a hospital since very few hospitals are able to cater to & rightly treat stroke cases.