Acute Care & Rehab

Stroke Treatment & Rehabilitation

Comprehensive clinical management for acute ischemic stroke, cerebral hemorrhage, and neurological rehabilitation at Max Super Speciality Hospital, Dwarka.

What is a Stroke?

A stroke is a medical emergency that occurs when the blood supply to part of the brain is interrupted or reduced, preventing brain tissue from getting oxygen and nutrients. Brain cells begin to die within minutes. Rapid clinical assessment and early diagnosis can minimize brain damage and optimize recovery outcomes.

Types of Stroke

Ischemic Stroke: Caused by a blockage or clot in an artery supplying blood to the brain. This accounts for roughly 85% of all strokes.
Hemorrhagic Stroke: Caused by a ruptured blood vessel leading to bleeding within or around the brain tissue.
Transient Ischemic Attack (TIA): A temporary blockage of blood flow (often called a 'mini-stroke') that resolves quickly but serves as a warning sign for a major stroke.

Act Immediately: B.E. F.A.S.T.

If you suspect someone is having a stroke, look for these warning signs:

B - Balance: Loss of balance, dizziness, or difficulty walking.
E - Eyes: Sudden double vision or loss of sight in one eye.
F - Face: One side of the face droops or is numb when smiling.
A - Arm: One arm drifts downward when both are raised.
S - Speech: Slurred speech, difficulty repeating simple sentences.
T - Time: Call emergency services immediately. Every minute saves brain cells.

Treatment Methodologies

Under the direction of Dr. Rajneesh Kummar, the Max Hospital Dwarka Stroke Unit operates on rapid-triage protocols:

1. Hyperacute Medical Management

For ischemic strokes, administering intravenous tissue plasminogen activator (tPA) or 'clot-buster' medication within 4.5 hours of symptom onset can dissolve the clot and restore blood flow. In cases of large vessel blockage, we coordinate with neuro-interventionists for emergency Mechanical Thrombectomy to physically retrieve the clot.

2. Hemorrhagic Stroke Control

Treatment focuses on controlling blood pressure, stopping bleeding-promoting medications, reducing intracranial pressure, and assessing if emergency neurosurgical intervention (decompressive craniectomy or aneurysm clipping/coiling) is needed.

3. Post-Stroke Rehabilitation

Once stable, recovery starts immediately in our specialized wards. We outline custom physical, occupational, and speech therapy paths to help patients regain mobility, muscle tone, and speech functions, working toward long-term independence.