Bathinda: A 56-year-old male patient from Bathinda, suffering from an acute ischemic stroke, has been given a new lease of life following successful treatment via advanced mechanical thrombectomy at Livasa Hospital, Mohali.
Speaking at a press conference in Bathinda on Thursday, Dr. Vineet Saggar—Director (Neuro & Spine Surgery) and Head of Neuro-intervention at Livasa Hospital, Mohali—revealed that the patient had a major blockage in the main artery supplying blood to the brain. Considering the severity of the stroke and the patient's condition, the medical team initiated the mechanical thrombectomy procedure. This is a minimally invasive endovascular technique in which a specialized device is navigated through the blood vessels to the brain to extract the blood clot.
Dr. Saggar stated that the successful removal of the clot restored blood flow to the affected area of ??the brain; within just a few hours, significant improvement was observed in the patient's speech and bodily movements.
Dr. Saggar further explained that mechanical thrombectomy has revolutionized the treatment of select stroke patients suffering from large vessel occlusions. He emphasized that a stroke is a medical emergency where every minute counts. Timely recognition, rapid CT/MRI scans, and immediate transfer to a suitable stroke-ready hospital can yield vastly better outcomes.
Describing the 'NAMASTE' protocol as a simple method for identifying and responding to suspected stroke patients, Dr. Saggar explained the acronym: N for Note the symptoms, A for Act immediately, M for Make the emergency call, A for Avoid delay, S for Shift to a stroke-ready hospital, T for Time is brain, and E for Emergency treatment. Anurag Yadav, CEO of Livasa Hospitals, said, "This case demonstrates the significant difference that timely access to advanced stroke care can make. Our focus is on ensuring that patients across Punjab receive expert treatment at a time when every minute is crucial."