Abstract

RECENT ADVANCES IN THE TREATMENT OF STROKE

Silvia Navis, Sam Jincy Das*, Rinu Mary Thomas and Prasobh G. R.

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Abstract

It is a year since the World Stroke Organization (WSO) highlighted the enormous global impact of the COVID19 pandemic on stroke care. Stroke occurs in about 1.4% of patients hospitalized with COVID-19 infection, who show an excess of large vessel occlusion and increased mortality. Stroke is the second leading cause of death and a major contributor to disability worldwide. The prevalence of stroke is highest in developing countries, with ischaemic stroke being the most common type. Knowledge of the disease is important for diagnosis and initiation of management. Prevention plays a crucial role in counteracting morbidity and mortality related to stroke. It has been estimated that 50% of stroke are preventable through control of modifiable risk factors and lifestyle changes.

Keywords: Stroke, Haemarrohagic stroke, Ischaemic stroke.