Children and Stroke
Even Children can get a Stroke ! It is a myth that stroke occurs only in elderly individuals. Although less common, infants and children can be affected with stroke. How…
Stroke related Information for the layman
Stroke causes 650 percent more deaths than HIV
Mortality Data - WHO 2012 Per WHO Data, Stroke in India causes 650% MORE deaths than HIV / Aids ! The snapshot here is self explanatory. So, one is 6.5…
What is EMRI (Emergency Management and Research Institute)?
GVK EMRI (Emergency Medical Research Institute) is a non-profit organization providing emergency medical services in India and operating and operating under a Public Private Partnership mode (PPP). EMRI handles medical,…
What is carotid stenosis ? How to treat it ?
Carotid stenosis (stenosis = narrowing) is the narrowing of carotid arteries in the neck. Carotid arteries carry oxygen-rich blood to a large part of the brain. Gradual narrowing of these…
Rehabilitation after Stroke
Rehabilitation after Stroke Rehabilitation after Stroke is one of the most important phases in recovery after stroke. It is also one of the most neglected aspects of stroke care in…
‘Transient Ischemic Attack’ or ‘Mini-Stroke’- TIA
A 'Transient Ischemic Attack' (TIA) or 'Mini-stroke' is a condition in which the person experiences the symptoms of a stroke for a few minutes. The symptoms completely resolve within a…
Brain Aneurysms
What is a Brain Aneurysm? A brain aneurysm is a focal bulging of the wall of an artery that supplies blood to the brain. While most brain aneurysms remain silent,…
Stroke in Women
Stroke in Women- Women are MORE at Risk ! Stroke in Women has its specific causes and symptoms, besides the general ones, and some pertain to conditions prevailing in India.…
A Patient’s Guide to Cerebral Angiography
What is 'Cerebral Angiography' or a 'Brain Cath'? It is a procedure which uses a dye (contrast material) and X-rays to visualize the arteries and veins in the neck and…
Is stroke a ‘Brain Attack’ or a ‘Heart Attack’ ?
It is a common notion among people that 'brain attack' or 'stroke' and 'heart attack' are one and the same. There is also a profound lack of knowledge of common…