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Acute Stroke Management
Acute stroke management requires a time-sensitive and multidisciplinary approach. Rapid recognition of stroke symptoms, such as sudden onset of facial droop, arm weakness, or speech difficulties, is crucial for activating emergency medical services. Intravenous administration of tissue plasminogen activator (tPA) within the first few hours of symptom onset remains a cornerstone of acute ischemic stroke treatment, aiming to dissolve the clot and restore blood flow to the brain. For eligible patients, mechanical thrombectomy, a procedure to physically remove the clot, has shown efficacy in improving outcomes. Alongside these interventions, supportive care, close monitoring, and post-stroke rehabilitation contribute to optimizing recovery and reducing the long-term impact of stroke on patients' lives.
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Dr.Purusatyam Chakraborty
Consultant & Head Dept Of Emergency Medicine CMRI Hospital,Kolkata
Dr. Purusatyam Chakraborty is a seasoned medical professional with extensive expertise in Emergency Medicine. Currently serving as the Consultant and Head of Emergency & Triage at Calcutta Medical Research Institute, he brings over a decade of experience to his role. His leadership in emergency medical services is well-established through previous positions as Associate Consultant at BM Birla Heart Research Centre and Jr. Consultant at Kothari Medical Centre, where he managed acute care services and headed emergency departments.
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Acute stroke management requires a time-sensitive and multidisciplinary approach. Rapid recognition of stroke symptoms, such as sudden onset of facial droop, arm weakness, or speech difficulties, is crucial for activating emergency medical services. Intravenous administration of tissue plasminogen activator (tPA) within the first few hours of symptom onset remains a cornerstone of acute ischemic stroke treatment, aiming to dissolve the clot and restore blood flow to the brain. For eligible patients, mechanical thrombectomy, a procedure to physically remove the clot, has shown efficacy in improving outcomes. Alongside these interventions, supportive care, close monitoring, and post-stroke rehabilitation contribute to optimizing recovery and reducing the long-term impact of stroke on patients' lives.