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Acute Stroke Intervention Treatment in Mumbai
Every second counts when a stroke strikes. At Shree Hospitals, Mumbai's leading centre for acute stroke intervention, our neurology team is trained to respond with speed, precision, and life-saving urgency.
A stroke occurs when blood supply to the brain is suddenly blocked or a blood vessel ruptures, causing rapid brain cell death. Immediate intervention can mean the difference between full recovery and permanent disability. Our advanced stroke unit is equipped round-the-clock to deliver emergency stroke care to patients across Mumbai, India.
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Type & Duration: Procedure lasts 1 to 3 hours depending on severity
Hospital Stay: Typically 1 to 2 days
Recovery Time: ICU observation for 24–48 hours followed by monitored ward stay
Type of Anesthesia: General or local, based on intervention type
Devices Used: Balloon catheter and coronary stent (metal mesh tube)
Type of Anesthesia: Local anesthesia with mild sedation
Key Benefit: Minimises brain damage and reduces long-term disability risk
What is Acute stroke intervention?
Acute stroke intervention refers to emergency medical and surgical procedures performed to restore blood flow to the brain as rapidly as possible. The two primary forms of stroke , ischaemic (caused by a clot) and haemorrhagic (caused by bleeding) , each require different approaches.
Treatment may involve mechanical thrombectomy, intravenous thrombolysis (tPA), or surgical decompression, depending on the stroke type and time of onset. Early treatment is proven to dramatically reduce the risk of permanent neurological damage.
When Should You Consult a Neurologist?
- Sudden numbness or weakness in the face, arm, or leg
- Abrupt confusion or difficulty speaking and understanding speech
- Unexplained vision loss in one or both eyes
- Sudden severe headache with no identifiable cause
- Loss of balance, coordination, or ability to walk
- Dizziness or blackouts of sudden onset
Is This Treatment Right for You?
- Patients with confirmed ischaemic stroke within 4.5 hours of symptom onset
- Individuals with large vessel occlusion suitable for thrombectomy
- Cases where CT/MRI confirms salvageable brain tissue (penumbra)
- Patients who have not responded to IV thrombolysis alone
Why Early Treatment Matters?
- Brain loses approximately 1.9 million neurons every minute during a stroke
- Treatment within the golden window (0–4.5 hrs) vastly improves outcomes
- Early intervention reduces length of hospital stay and rehabilitation costs
- Surviving patients treated early show significantly higher functional independence
- Timely care reduces the burden of post-stroke disability on families
Rapid stroke intervention within the golden hour can reduce long-term disability by over 50% in eligible patients.
At Shree Hospitals, our dedicated stroke team is available round-the-clock to deliver immediate assessment and life-saving intervention, giving patients the best possible chance at full neurological recovery.
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Every patient deserves a trusted neurologist. Our panel of specialists brings decades of combined expertise in emergency stroke care in Mumbai.
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Stroke Treatments
Our stroke care programme at Shree Hospitals covers the full spectrum of interventions , from emergency thrombolysis to long-term rehabilitation support.
IV Thrombolysis (tPA)
Intravenous clot-dissolving medication administered within 4.5 hours of symptom onset in eligible ischaemic stroke patients.
Patient Questions About Acute stroke intervention
What Are the Benefits of Acute Stroke Intervention?
When performed within the treatment window, stroke intervention can significantly reduce the extent of brain damage, prevent long-term disability, and improve the chances of independent living. Patients who receive timely thrombectomy or thrombolysis have better neurological outcomes compared to those treated with supportive care alone.
What Are the Risks & Complications?
Like all emergency procedures, stroke intervention carries some risk , including bleeding at the catheter site, contrast allergy, or in rare cases, symptomatic haemorrhagic transformation. However, for eligible patients, the benefits of intervention significantly outweigh the risks of no treatment.
What Should You Ask During Your Appointment with a Neurologist?
- Am I within the treatment window for thrombolysis or thrombectomy?
- Which type of stroke have I had — ischaemic or haemorrhagic?
- What are the chances of full recovery given my imaging findings?
- What lifestyle changes will reduce my risk of a second stroke?
- What rehabilitation will I need, and how long will it take?
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