102-year-old man successfully treated for stroke at Trust well Hospital

Bangalore: There is a misconception that If you get a stroke, life is over – fear that person will not be able to stand up and do their work like everyone else. This was proved untrue when a 102-year-old man who suffered a stroke is now sitting and performing bhajan. He was successfully treated at Trustwell Hospital.

The 102-year-old stroke victim was having lunch when he lost control of his right hand. The family panicked and was rushed to Trustwell Hospital. As a result of timely treatment by the Trust Well Hospital staff, the paralyzed senior was able to raise his arms by 50 percent within half an hour of admission to the hospital. Also, within an hour he was able to raise 90 percent of his arms.

“Every second counts when someone is paralyzed. Getting treatment from a well-equipped hospital at the right time can save you from the danger. Trust Well Hospital is one of the best neurology and neurosurgery departments in Bangalore. It is a comprehensive stroke ready institution with a team of doctors supported by latest technology along with appropriate care for brain and spinal disorders,” said Dr H V Madhusudan, Chief Neurosurgeon and Chairman of Trustwell Hospitals.

“Cerebral stroke is the second leading cause of death and third leading cause of disability. About 18 lakh people suffer from stroke every year. A person’s life can be saved if treated at the right time. Trustwell has a team of qualified Neurologists, Neurosurgeons, Neuro interventionalists, Neuro-anaesthetists, critical care specialists and dedicated centres for brain, traumatic spinal cord injury, neurology, neurosurgery, spine surgery,” said Dr Rajesh K N, Senior Consultant, Neurology.

World Stroke Day is observed on 29 October every year. World Stroke Organization (WSO), which has been creating awareness about stroke every year through a new theme, this time will promote awareness on World Stroke Day with the theme ‘Precious Time’.

Dr Rajesh said that the main objective of this theme is that if proper treatment is given quickly to those who are affected, they can escape from the danger.
A “Stroke Awareness Walkathon” was organized on October 29 by Trustwell Hospital on J.C. Road to create awareness about stroke. This walkathon was initiated by a 102-year-old senior who was successfully treated for stroke.