Paras Health Srinagar marks World Stroke Day

Srinagar, Oct 27: On the occasion of World Stroke Day, Paras Health Srinagar showcased its achievements in interventional neurology and neurosurgery, featuring success stories that underscore the hospital's commitment to providing quality brain and spine care in the region.

As a dedicated center for neurological and neurosurgical treatments, Paras Health is positively impacting the healthcare landscape of Kashmir through its life-saving procedures, modern technology, and skilled medical professionals.

“Around 6.5 million people die from stroke annually, with 12 million suffering from this silent killer each year.  With 1.25 million new stroke cases, India accounted for 10 percent of the global burden in 2021, highlighting the healthcare threat and disease burden of this deadly condition,” a statement said.

Breakthrough in Stroke Prevention and Brain Care

The interventional neurology team at Paras Health, Srinagar, led by Dr. Hilal Ahmad Ganaie, Associate Director of Neurology and Neurointerventional Procedures, recently saved a patient with a 99% blockage in the left internal carotid artery (ICA) from a life-threatening stroke. This was made possible by Carotid Digital Subtraction Angiography (DSA), a diagnostic imaging technique that helped identify the level of blockage in the patient. The team successfully performed Carotid Angioplasty and Stenting, restoring blood flow and preventing the stroke. This minimally invasive procedure exemplified how early detection and timely intervention can prevent devastating outcomes.

"Carotid artery disease is a silent threat that can lead to catastrophic strokes, but with the advent of interventional neurology, we can offer patients safer, faster, and more effective treatment options. Our recent successes in stroke prevention demonstrate the impact of effective neurology services in the region," said Dr Hilal Ahmad Ganaie.

Advanced Neurosurgery: Vision Restored through Endoscopic Tumor Excision

In another exceptional case, Basheer Ahmad, a 68-year-old patient from Pattan, experienced significant vision loss and severe headaches due to a large pituitary tumor. The neurosurgical team at Paras Health, Srinagar, led by Dr Basharat Ahmad Kanth, Associate Director of Neurosurgery, performed a minimally invasive Endoscopic Trans-Nasal Trans-Sphenoidal (TNTS) Pituitary Tumor Excision. Dr Danish Andrabi, Senior Consultant in ENT and Endoscopic Skull Base Surgery, and Dr Azhar Khalid Bhat, Associate Consultant in Neurosurgery, also contributed to this successful surgery. The four-handed endoscopic approach enabled the complete removal of the tumor, restoring the patient’s vision with no postoperative complications.