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Acute Stroke Management
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Case Description
Acute stroke management requires a time-sensitive and multidisciplinary approach. Rapid recognition of stroke symptoms, such as sudden onset of facial droop, arm weakness, or speech difficulties, is crucial for activating emergency medical services. Intravenous administration of tissue plasminogen...
Case Summary
- Stroke demands immediate attention and a coordinated response. "Time is brain" underscores the need for rapid assessment and intervention to minimize neurological damage. The goal is to administer thrombolysis or perform a mechanical thrombectomy within 60 minutes of the patient's arrival at the hospital.
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Dr.Purusatyam Chakraborty
Consultant & Head Dept Of Emergency Medicine CMRI Hospital,KolkataDr. Purusatyam Chakraborty is a seasoned medical professional with extensive expertise in Emergency Medicine. Currently serving as the Consultant and Head of Emergency & Triage at Calcutta Medical Research Institute, he brings over a decade of experience to his role. His leadership in emergency medical services is well-established through previous positions as Associate Consultant at BM Birla Heart Research Centre and Jr. Consultant at Kothari Medical Centre, where he managed acute care services and headed emergency departments.