About the procedure
Known Symptoms
- Sudden numbness or weakness of the face, arm, or leg, especially on one side of the body
- Sudden confusion, trouble speaking, or difficulty understanding speech
- Sudden trouble seeing, dizziness, loss of balance, or difficulty walking
- Sudden severe headache with no known cause
- Sudden numbness or weakness of the face, arm, or leg, especially on one side of the body
- Sudden confusion, trouble speaking, or difficulty understanding speech
- Sudden trouble seeing, dizziness, loss of balance, or difficulty walking
- Sudden severe headache with no known cause
Note: If you are experiencing any of these symptoms, seek emergency care immediately. Come to the Emergency Department as soon as possible—drive yourself if you are able, have someone bring you, or call our ambulance service for immediate assistance.
Known Causes
- Blockage of a blood vessel supplying the brain (ischemic stroke)
- Rupture of a blood vessel in the brain (hemorrhagic stroke)
- High blood pressure, heart disease, or irregular heart rhythms
- Smoking, diabetes, high cholesterol, or prior stroke or TIA
Care
- Immediate emergency evaluation and brain imaging
- Time-sensitive treatments to restore blood flow or control bleeding
- Close monitoring in a hospital or specialized stroke unit
- Rehabilitation therapy to support recovery and function
Relevant Specialties
Anesthesiology
Our Department of Anesthesiology and Perioperative Medicine provides comprehensive anesthetic care across surgical and interventional procedures, supporting more than 1 lakh patients every year. With a multidisciplinary team of pediatric anesthesiologists, we deliver local, regional, sedation and general anesthesia tailored to individual needs. Advanced expertise includes cardiac, transplant, neuro, bariatric, & oncology, alongside ultrasound-guided regional techniques and complex airway management. In addition, our services also include interventional support, critical care, and acute and chronic pain management.
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