Stenting and Angioplasty in the Brain

Stenting and Angioplasty in the Brain Stenting and Angioplasty in the Brain We talk about blocked arteries in the heart. But we rarely know about or talk about similar blockages in the arteries supplying your brain. These blockages can significantly increase the risk of stroke, one of the leading causes of disability and death worldwide. […]

Minimally Invasive Treatment for Brain Aneurysms

Minimally Invasive Treatment for Brain Aneurysms Minimally Invasive Treatment for Brain Aneurysms Let me share a real-time scenario from our clinic. When I confront my patients about “brain aneurysm”, I see a wave of fear and confusion on their faces. I understand that for most patients, it’s a relatively new term. Regarding brain aneurysm, the […]

What Is Mechanical Thrombectomy? Advanced Stroke Treatment Explained

What Is Mechanical Thrombectomy? Advanced Stroke Treatment Explained Mechanical Thrombectomy. What Is It, Why Is It Done, and How Is It Done? As a stroke specialist in Bangalore, I see this often in my hospital. Patients walking into the emergency room, unable to walk, one side of their face drooping, or their arm hanging limp […]

Interventional Neurology Treatment for Stroke & Brain Disorders | Advanced Neuro Care

Interventional Neurology Treatment for Stroke & Brain Disorders | Advanced Neuro Care Interventional Neurology. What Is It and What Do They Treat? I often hear this question a lot in my clinic, “Doctor, I’ve been told I need an interventional neurologist. What exactly does that mean?” That’s a fair question.  As a doctor, I understand […]

Management of Acute Stroke | Early Treatment That Saves Lives

Management of Acute Stroke | Early Treatment That Saves Lives Management of Acute Stroke Stroke is a kind of medical emergency where you can not wait and think, “let’s Google this symptom and find a solution”. When a stroke happens, everything suddenly becomes urgent. Every minute matters, quite literally. More importantly, the way a stroke […]

Causes of Bleeding in the Brain What You Should Know

Causes of Bleeding in the Brain What You Should Know Causes of Bleeding in the Brain What You Should Know Bleeding in the brain. Sounds frightening, right? Indeed, it is one of the most serious medical emergencies that should never be taken lightly. In medical terms, it is called a brain haemorrhage or hemorrhagic stroke. […]

Ways to Prevent Stroke | Expert Tips for Stroke Prevention

Ways to Prevent Stroke | Expert Tips for Stroke Prevention Ways to Prevent Stroke: Evidence-Based Tips A stroke hits you in seconds, before you can think about what’s happening to you. And it will change your life in a matter of minutes, before you think about why it has happened to you. But one this […]

Can stroke cause Dementia?

Can stroke cause Dementia? TOM, DICK AND HARRY It is a bright sunny winter morning in Bangalore at half past ten. Mr. Mathias, a retired colonel is sitting with his son Derrick in waiting hall of a busy OPD in Synapse institute. Derrick had to cancel a meeting to accompany his father for consultation. Derrick […]

Ischemic vs Hemorrhagic Stroke: What’s the Difference and Why It Matters

Ischemic vs Hemorrhagic Stroke: What’s the Difference and Why It Matters Ischemic vs Hemorrhagic Stroke: What’s the Difference and Why It Matters STROKE. One of the life-threatening medical conditions that needs quick medical action. When speaking casually, we generalise stroke as a single condition. Like “He had a stroke” or “She is recovering from a stroke. But what’s less often known […]

Early Warning Signs of a Stroke You Should Never Ignore

Early Warning Signs of a Stroke You Should Never Ignore Early Warning Signs of a Stroke You Should Never Ignore According to global health statistics, every year, nearly 12 million people experience a stroke across the world. That’s a staggering and alarming number. In India, this number is steadily increasing and making stroke one of […]