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Get a best Hemorrhagic Stroke Treatment by Dr. Vivek Gupta at Paras Hospital, PanchkulaAcute Ischemic Stroke Treatment
A stroke is a condition where a part of the brain is deprived of blood supply. It is a common disorder, and numbers suggest that one in six people will have a stroke at some point in time.
Ischemic stroke is one of the two types of strokes and is caused by the blockage of an artery supplying the brain. This blockage reduces the blood and oxygen supply to the brain cells, resulting in their damage or death. The blockage is due to a blood clot which prevents the blood from going into a portion of the brain.
Failure to timely restore circulation may permanently damage the brain. Here time is the most important factor, the upper limit of stroke treatment time window is 24 hours. Beyond this time only supportive treatment can be given and the chance of salvaging the brain tissue decrease drastically.
Acute Ischemic Stroke
Acute ischemic stroke (AIS) is a sudden loss of blood flow to an area of the brain associated with the loss of neurological functions. Thrombosis or embolism obstructs a blood vessel supplying a specific part of the brain.
During an ischemic stroke, the damage to the core area is irreversible, but that to the surrounding area (penumbra) can be reversed. Evidence-based treatments, such as endovascular clot retrieval or intravenous thrombolysis, can restore the blood circulation by removing the obstruction and are seen to improve the outcome when used for appropriate patients.
Acute Ischemic Stroke Symptoms
The acronym BE FAST (Balance, Eyes, Face, Arm, Speech, Time) is typically used to diagnose stroke. Loss of balance, the difficulty in seeing, Face drooping, arm/leg weakness, and speech difficulty are signs that it is time to seek emergency treatment.
The symptoms depend on the location and severity of the stroke. Some people do not have any have multiple symptoms, while others may have only one symptom.
