A peculiar case of stroke strikes at the most unexpected
times, dealt timely and in the most appropriate way
While the golden rule of reaching a hospital in time is well known, how
doctors attend to a stroke patient is also critical in determining the
prognosis. Often, patients are made to undergo surgery without
evaluation of other non-invasive options to bring them to normalcy, and
it is the approach that a doctor adopts that creates a difference.
THE CASE
A 52-year-old man was brought to BLK within 55 minutes of an onset of
paralysis on his right side. At the time of admission to Emergency, the
patient was not able to stand without support or hold objects with his
right upper limb.
THE PROCEDURE
As the patient was able to reach Emergency within 4.5 hours, an urgent
MRI of the Brain was done which showed blockage of main blood vessel.
Patient was given a clot buster agent through the vein besides host of
other non-invasive interventions. With constant monitoring and diligent
care, the patient showed significant improvement.
THE RESULT
On the following day of the procedure, the patient was able to walk
without support and was able to hold objects with his right hand. He was
discharged on day 4 of admission. At the time of discharge patient had no
neurological deficit.