Stroke: clinic and treatment
Treatment of acute stroke will be more successful if you consult a doctor in a timely manner. If you or a loved one:
- concerns about dizziness, nausea, weakness or numbness in the limbs;
- there were difficulties in swallowing, speech functions were impaired;
- drowsiness, inability to adequately respond to what is happening around;
- inability to maintain a stable position, impaired consciousness.
In this case, a hemorrhagic or ischemic stroke of the brain can be suspected in time, the treatment of which should be carried out only in a hospital setting.
Effective treatment of stroke: innovative technologies to protect your health
Therefore, the global medical community has developed not only a program whose goal is to prevent stroke, treating the consequences and restoring the body takes a large part in their research. Our specialists take an active part in scientific research and have created their own effective program that literally gets patients back on their feet. Modern treatment makes it possible to restore the functionality of the limbs, relieve dizziness and dysfunction of the speaking apparatus. Of course, once a stroke is diagnosed, hospital treatment becomes mandatory.
We are able to bring an atmosphere of home comfort into a hospital environment and provide psychological comfort to the patient. The stroke treatment center ensures that the patient will be provided with everything necessary, including equipment for rehabilitation and examination, the involvement of outside specialists and studies will not be needed anywhere else.
Stroke treatment is carried out in Moscow; convenient transportation simplifies contact between relatives and patients, and gives them the opportunity to visit the patient as much as possible and necessary.
Stroke treatment: what do we offer?
In order to completely eliminate a cerebral stroke, treatment must be carried out under the supervision of highly professional doctors. Specialization of our doctors:
- Ischemic stroke of the brain, the treatment of which is quite successful even in very complex cases when one side of the body is paralyzed.
- Hemorrhagic stroke is a disease whose course is not accompanied by paralysis, but nevertheless requires an immediate response from doctors. The slightest delay or lack of professionalism can lead to disability, so do not experiment - call us immediately.
Upon entering our clinic, the patient immediately undergoes simple and perfusion computed tomography, as well as tomography of the neck vessels. The drug treatment for stroke depends on the results of the examination. Also, if necessary, invasive diagnostic angiography is performed, which will determine the location and size of the blood clot. Also, during the procedure, the blocked artery can be cleared mechanically.
In each specific case, depending on what kind of stroke is diagnosed, the cost of treatment may vary. The recovery plan is developed individually.
If a cerebral stroke is diagnosed, treatment may include:
- Drug therapy that will expand the lumen in the vessel and allow blood to flow freely.
- Surgery, including anatomical bypass, arotid endarterectomy of cerebral vessels, or installation of stent grafts in the carotid artery.
- Physiotherapy and rehabilitation treatment after a stroke will allow you to gain the opportunity to lead a full life. Exercise therapy specialists work with each patient according to an individually developed program for getting rid of the consequences of a stroke, which makes treatment even faster and more effective.
We cannot always predict the development of the situation, but we can say one thing for sure - stroke treatment in the hospital is carried out by doctors who make every effort to achieve a high result. We work to ensure that you live a full life.
What to do after a stroke?
Often, the disease does not manifest itself until the last day, and the person tries not to think negatively, and especially not to make plans for possible accidents. Living with thoughts that troubles, illnesses, or difficulties may arise is impossible and even harmful. In case of fire, high temperature or rowdy neighbors, we always have the appropriate phone number in memory. What should you do if you need medical care after being discharged from the hospital with a diagnosis of stroke and rehabilitation is necessary?
What to do immediately after a stroke?
Firstly: it is necessary to take care of rehabilitation even before discharge from the hospital, request a stage-by-stage epicrisis and refer it to specialists for selection. It is necessary to objectively assess the patient’s condition and have a clear answer to the question: can he take care of himself without outside help? The fact is that many rehabilitation institutions do not accept bedridden patients unaccompanied.
Secondly: you can try your luck in receiving free rehabilitation under a quota. But here you need to understand that quota places, as a rule, are offered only in rehabilitation centers of a low budget level. You cannot expect an individual approach, modern techniques, good nutrition and comfort here.
Thirdly: the more specialist consultations we can get, find out their opinions and recommendations, the better. This will help you develop a plan and the correct rehabilitation method. In any case, success lies in a comprehensive, systematic and professional approach to recovery.
Fourth: a patient after a stroke needs psychological support; under no circumstances should he give up. Every second you have to believe that vital functions will be restored. In addition, practice shows that this is real, the main thing is to prescribe the correct course of restoration measures at the right time and correctly.
Why is proper rehabilitation important?
Serious diseases such as stroke do not go away without leaving a trace, even if after treatment in a hospital a person feels satisfactory. The cause of the malfunction of the body led to bad consequences, so it is very important to find out what it was. The likelihood of repeated relapses depends on this. At the stage of inpatient treatment, it is not always possible to determine the main cause of the disease. The main task is to bring the patient out of a severe post-stroke condition and prevent the development of negative consequences. After overcoming the crisis, it is necessary to conduct a detailed analysis of what happened and undergo a rehabilitation course.
The task of the patient’s loved ones and relatives is to quickly restore lost functions and return him to normal life. The goal is one, but the ways to achieve it are different, both in terms of time and costs. Austerity or refusal of recommended rehabilitation, with its replacement with home care, often costs more significant expenses on nurses, medicines, consultations with specialists, visits to clinics, etc. But most importantly, it is impossible to achieve the restoration of speech and motor functions without specialists, while valuable time wasted.
Of course, first of all, everyone is trying to find less expensive options, according to quotas or directions. But the number of places and quality of medical care for a short, 8-10-day course is often insufficient. We respond to all requests that our organization receives - it is impossible to select a rehabilitation center without an epicrisis.
Where to go after a stroke?
You can independently find contacts of neurological rehabilitation centers that specialize in rehabilitation after stroke. You must be prepared that this will take a lot of effort and time, because finding an institution that meets all the criteria is not easy work. In addition, there are rehabilitation centers that are not subject to PR, but at the same time are not inferior in quality to the most famous clinics. To facilitate the search process, you can contact a specialized company that will quickly find a suitable neurological center ready to immediately accept a patient after a stroke.
Our organization has been selecting specialized rehabilitation centers and sanatoriums for patients who have suffered a stroke and other serious illnesses for more than 8 years. We often advise relatives of the patient who are starting to look for a rehabilitation center even before he is discharged from the hospital. If your relative has not yet been discharged from the hospital, but the crisis has passed, you need to request a “stage-by-stage epicrisis” from the attending physician and send it to us as soon as possible. Based on it, our specialists will be able to coordinate with the chief doctors of rehabilitation centers and sanatorium-resort institutions the appointment and the required treatment course.
Minimally invasive surgery: gentle treatment after ischemic stroke
One of the most common ways to neutralize the consequences of a stroke is treatment using a technology such as thrombolysis. During an angiogram, a drug is injected directly into the area where the blood clot has formed. The blockage disappears and blood circulation is restored.
Additionally, drugs are introduced that improve metabolic processes in the brain, so that after a stroke, treatment is faster and more effective. Delay is unacceptable; a diagnosis such as stroke can be treated in a hospital well with a timely response from doctors, when the brain has not yet received irreversible damage.
1. Treatment of ischemic stroke
Initial treatment for stroke should occur in a hospital
. And the sooner a stroke patient is hospitalized, the better. The most severe consequences of a stroke often develop within the first few hours, and the sooner qualified medical care is provided, the greater the chance of avoiding serious harm.
Treatment for a stroke will depend on what caused the stroke.
– a blood clot (ischemic stroke) or a cerebral hemorrhage (hemorrhagic stroke). Treatment will focus on restoring normal blood flow in an ischemic stroke or controlling brain bleeding in a hemorrhagic stroke.
Before you begin stroke treatment, your doctor will do a CT scan or MRI of your head.
to determine the type of stroke.
Treatment of ischemic stroke
The nature of emergency care for ischemic stroke depends on the location and causes of thrombus formation. In a situation that seriously threatens life and limb, doctors can use powerful drugs that dissolve blood clots (tissue plasminogen activator), which increases the chances of survival and recovery. Aspirin and other antiplatelet drugs are also used for these purposes.
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Physiotherapy: stroke treatment, inpatient rehabilitation
How else can modern medicine help? Stroke treatment and rehabilitation must be comprehensive, including physical therapy. Stimulation of the nervous system will help restore brain cells and restore lost functions to a person.
Once a left-sided stroke is diagnosed, treatment may include:
- massage;
- classes with a neuropsychologist and psychotherapist;
- physical exercise.
Not everything, of course, depends on the doctors - recovery will be faster if the patient himself makes every effort and does not give up. For our part, we will make every effort to create a favorable atmosphere.
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Recovery period
The rehabilitation period is aimed at restoring lost functions and improving the quality of life of patients who have suffered a stroke.
The doctor develops a rehabilitation program individually for each patient, taking into account the scale of the vascular accident, age, comorbid pathology, etc. Rehabilitation is aimed at restoring functions that are impaired due to damage to a certain area of the brain, so the stroke clinic depends on where the accident occurred and what its scale. For example, some patients lose the ability to move independently, others lose vision or hearing, problems with the respiratory system, discharge, etc. may occur. Therefore, in each specific case, a certain degree of recovery is possible. Sometimes it is not possible to rehabilitate the patient and return him to his usual way of life.
Neurologists at the Yusupov Hospital treat post-stroke pain syndrome, restore motor functions and motor skills, restore cognitive functions, etc. If necessary, they prescribe consultations with related specialists - cardiologists, ophthalmologists, etc. They teach relatives and friends about the specifics of caring for the patient. Given the high percentage of depression, it is possible to involve a psychotherapist.
In case of strokes, doctors assign a special role to the prevention of recurrent strokes, which includes proper nutrition, giving up bad habits, eliminating excess weight, and regular monitoring by a doctor.
High-level specialists using modern equipment and specially equipped rooms will be able to conduct a course of treatment and rehabilitation to help patients return to a normal lifestyle. You can make an appointment with a neurologist and rehabilitation specialist by calling the Yusupov Hospital.
