Udaipur: A stroke is a medical emergency; Early diagnosis and treatment are essential to prevent permanent disability. With the help of the Mechanical Thrombectomy Technique, Basilar Artery Occlusion in a 70-year-old male has been successfully operated on at Paras Hospital. Dr. Tarun Mathur, the Senior Consultant of Neurology and Interventional Neurology at Paras Hospital Udaipur, said that the patient had progressive symptoms for 48 hours until he became unconscious and hemiplegic.
Initial MRI scans revealed a major arterial disease called basilar artery occlusion. Initially, there was a sudden loss of vision; then, the patient consulted an eye doctor. After this, new symptoms developed in the patient. The patient was unconscious when he was brought to Paras Hospital, Udaipur. So he was immediately put on a ventilator.
The patient's relatives were counseled to open the artery by a procedure called mechanical thrombectomy for favorable chances of improvement, and they agreed to the same; the procedure was performed with the complete symptomatic improvement of the patient.
Dr. Tarun Mathur, a Sr. Consultant of Neurology and Interventional Neurology at Paras Hospital Udaipur, said that India has more than 4,000 stroke cases daily, of which only 2% to 3% are curable. Every day 400 - 500 stroke cases are reported in Rajasthan. More than 60% of stroke victims in India experience varying degrees of disability, some of which are permanent.
If quick analysis and action are taken to reach the hospital, treatment can help patients more effectively to save their lives. After a clinical examination of the brain with tests such as a CT scan and MRI, the doctor can determine the best course of treatment. The doctor can successfully treat the sprain if the patient is brought in during the golden hour. With newer treatment modalities in some patients, the treatment window for acute stroke exceeds 24 hours.
According to the Indian Stroke Association (ISA), the prevalence of stroke is on the rise, with 1.8 million stroke cases reported yearly. Stroke is a type of brain attack that is the primary cause of disability and the second leading cause of death in India.
In India, one person has a stroke every 40 seconds, and a quarter of patients are under 50, with a significant percentage between the ages of 19 and 30. Stroke affects the most productive sectors of society, the individuals and their families, and the country's socio-economic status