Apollo Hospitals highlights AI-assisted stroke care program

Metro India News | Hyderabad 

Marking World Stroke Day on October 29, Apollo Hospitals has highlighted its comprehensive, AI-assisted stroke care program, emphasizing the importance of timely diagnosis, emergency intervention and coordinated treatment to improve patient outcomes. Dr.Suresh Girgani Consultant Neurointerventional Radiologist Apollo Hospitals said that Apollo 360° Stroke Care program integrates emergency assessment, advanced neuro-intensive care and home-based follow-up to provide patients with a connected pathway to recovery.

Dr. Sudhir Kumar ,  Consultant Neurologist said the program incorporates advanced neuro-ICU monitoring and MRI-integrated operating theatre capabilities to support specialized treatment. Dr. C Rajesh Reddy , Senior Consultant, Neurologist  said Apollo Hospitals also emphasizes continuity of care through connected-care wearables, home nursing support, remote monitoring, and speech, swallowing and occupational therapy.

Dr. Sandeep Nayani, Consultant Neurologist insisted the emergency and intervention services include 5G-connected ambulances, rapid stroke assessment, clot-busting treatment through thrombolysis and mechanical thrombectomy for eligible patients.  Dr. K Subba Reddy , Director Medical Services Apollo Hospitals has urged the public to treat stroke as a medical emergency and seek immediate assistance through its stroke emergency helpline, 1066.