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What is Stroke?
A stroke occurs when blood flow to the brain is disrupted due to a blockage (ischemic stroke) or bleeding (hemorrhagic stroke). This deprives brain cells of oxygen, leading to potential damage or death of brain tissue, affecting movement, speech, and cognition.
Causes of Stroke
Ischemic Stroke (Clot-related) – Caused by blood clots or narrowed arteries due to conditions like atherosclerosis.
Hemorrhagic Stroke (Bleeding-related) – Caused by ruptured blood vessels due to high blood pressure or aneurysms.
Transient Ischemic Attack (Mini-stroke) – A temporary blockage, warning of a major stroke.
Risk Factors – High blood pressure, diabetes, smoking, obesity, heart disease, and genetic factors.
Consultation
Early diagnosis is crucial; symptoms like sudden weakness, confusion, slurred speech, or loss of coordination require urgent medical attention.
Dr. Nikhilesh Pradhan provides expert consultation, detailed evaluation, and tailored treatment plans for stroke prevention and recovery.
Available Treatments:
Emergency Care – Clot-busting medications (thrombolytics) like tPA for ischemic strokes.
Surgical Procedures – Clot removal (thrombectomy), aneurysm repair, or decompression surgery for hemorrhagic strokes.
Medications – Blood thinners, cholesterol-lowering drugs, and blood pressure management.
Rehabilitation – Physiotherapy, speech therapy, and cognitive training for recovery.
Advantages of Headache Disorders Treatment:
✔️ Reduces brain damage and improves survival rates.
✔️ Enhances mobility, speech, and cognitive functions.
✔️ Lowers the risk of future strokes with preventive care.
✔️ Personalized recovery plans help regain independence and quality of life.
FAQ's
Sudden weakness or numbness (especially on one side), slurred speech, confusion, vision loss, dizziness, and severe headache.
Act FAST—Face drooping, Arm weakness, Speech difficulty—Time to call emergency services immediately.
Yes, by managing blood pressure, diabetes, cholesterol, avoiding smoking, maintaining a healthy diet, and exercising regularly.
Don’t Ignore the Signs!
Consult from Dr. Sachidananda Swain for Stroke Prevention.
