‘Getting medical attention within 4.5 hours crucial in case of stroke’

Stroke care centres available even in smaller towns, says doctor

octors at Kauvery Hospitals stressed on the need for getting immediate medical attention at the comprehensive stroke care centre (CSCC) within 4.5 hours of first symptoms of a stroke.

Addressing a webinar organised by The Hindu as part of its wellness series in association with Kauvery Hospitals on Thursday, G. Jos Jasper, head, Department of Brain and Spine Surgery, Kauvery Hospital, Tiruchi, said as treatment options were limited for stroke, it was important for patients to be taken to CSCC within the golden period of 4.5 hours.

“In Tamil Nadu, fortunately, such facilities are becoming available in smaller cities as well. With good connectivity, it is possible to take people to nearest centre,” he said and added that even many government hospitals were equipped with such facilities.