Stroke

Strokes occur because of the blockage of blood supply and blood vessels within the brain. When a person has a stroke, treatment must be immediately sought as it can lead to more serious clinical conditions. If a patient is attended to on time, then it reduces the chances of more complications.

A brain stroke is a medical emergency and the patient should be taken to a hospital as soon as possible to prevent further damage to the brain. Investigations such as Computed Tomography (CT) Scan help in confirming the type of stroke.


WHAT ARE THE TYPES OF STROKE?

Ischemic stroke


Thrombotic Stroke

 

THROMBOTIC STROKE


Embolic Stroke

 

EMBOLIC STROKE

 

It is the most commonly occurring cause of stroke. An Ischaemic Stroke occurs due to an interruption of the blood supply is due to a blockage in the blood vessel by a clot or thickening of the artery walls. These blood clots usually form in areas where the arteries have been narrowed or blocked by fatty cholesterol-containing deposits known as plaques.

An Ischaemic Stroke can be of two types:

A Thrombotic Stroke

occurs when a blood clot impairs blood flow in an artery that supplies blood to the brain.

 

An Embolic Stroke

occurs when a blood clot that forms elsewhere in the body (embolus) breaks loose and travels to the brain via the bloodstream. Eventually, the clot lodges in a blood vessel and blocks the flow of blood, causing a stroke.

 

Hemorrhagic stroke


Cerebral Hemorrhage

 

HEMORRHAGIC STROKE

A hemorrhagic stroke occurs from a damaged vessel that ruptures and bleeds into the brain. This results in a blood build up which constricts the region of the brain tissue. A hemorrhagic stroke can damage cerebral arteries and result in high blood pressure. In a more serious case, injury can lead to brain bleeding ultimately leading to blood clot formation. There are other risk factors involved like being overweight, smoking, excessive alcohol intake, lack of exercise and stress.

 

Transient ischemic attack

 

TRANSIENT ISCHEMIC ATTACK

 

A Transient ischemic attack can occur due to a temporary reduction in the brain blood supply. It is comparable with stroke symptoms and it is known as a mini stroke too. This kind of attack does not leave behind a permanent damage as the blockage is momentary.

 


HOW CAN YOU PREVENT A STROKE?

The best way to avoid a stroke is to maintain a healthy lifestyle.

Maintain your blood pressure

Stroke Prevention

Lower your cholesterol

Stroke Prevention

Eat a balanced and healthy diet

Stroke Prevention

Regularly exercise

Stroke Prevention

Treat sleep apnea

Stroke Prevention

Manage your blood sugar levels

Stroke Prevention

Avoid or drink alcohol in moderation

Stroke Prevention

Stop smoking

Stroke Prevention

Avoid Stress

Stroke Prevention

Maintain a healthy weight


WHAT ARE THE SYMPTOMS OF A STROKE?

The extent of neurological involvement may range from mild motor deficits to gross involvement of various functions, namely, sensorimotor, perceptual, emotional, behavioral, memory intelligence, speech and language function, ultimately affecting daily activities.

The commonly seen symptoms are:

Symptoms of Stroke

Weakness of the face, arm, or leg on one, or both sides of the body

Stroke Symptoms

Imbalance while sitting or standing

Stroke Success Story, Stroke Treatment

Lack of coordination while doing activities (ataxia)

Loss of vision or dimming (like a curtain falling) in one or both eyes

Symptoms of Stroke

Loss of speech, difficulty in talking, or understanding what others are saying

Symptoms of Stroke

Sudden, severe headache with no known cause

Symptoms of Stroke

Problems associated with hearing

Stroke Symptoms

Behavioral issues

CELL THERAPY

How Can Cell Therapy For Stroke Help?

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Bone Marrow-Derived Cell Treatment for stroke has increased the hope of the application of mesenchymal cells to repair brain damage. Stroke bone marrow-derived cell treatment with animal models of ischemic stroke have shown functional recovery which indicates that mesenchymal bone marrow-derived cells promote repair. Making a distinction with the human mesenchymal bone marrow-derived cells into cells can transfer along the paths that bear a resemblance to neuronal progenitor cells. Additionally, the generation of the mononuclear fraction consists of numerous cells that can emit out cytokines and trophic factors. All these help in generating the supply of blood, neuroprotection and neuroregeneration in areas that are affected in stroke, by bone marrow-derived cell treatment.

 

For Stroke bone marrow-derived cell treatment, mesenchymal stem cell transplants don’t require invasive operations. bone marrow-derived cell treatment for stroke is well suited and do not have any ethical issues since the cells are generated from the bone marrow. Furthermore, making use of the patient’s own bone marrow cells for stroke bone marrow-derived cell treatment, averts all immune related problems, which makes stroke bone marrow-derived cell treatment extremely effective & safe. These positive results have allowed the doctors, researchers and scientists to accept the potentialities of cell therapy for stroke treatment.

 

 
 


Thanks to the extensive studies on cell therapy for stroke cases, the common belief, that paralytic patients cannot regain function, regardless of having the best medical options, newer neuroprotective drugs and extensive rehabilitation, is changing.

 

 
THE NEUROGEN OUTCOME FOR STROKE CELL TREATMENT

 

We are committed and dedicated at bringing improvement in our patients’ quality of life. Many patients that came for treatment had reached a plateau stage regarding the improvements in their symptoms. Our patients have demonstrated incredible improvements after cell therapy for stroke in India. It helps patients to resume their normal activities and get back to being independent.

 
Improvements are seen in

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Improvements in upper limb activity/hand functions,

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Better lower limb activity

Stroke Success Story, Stroke Treatment

Improved trunk activity

stroke Success Story, Stroke Treatment

Better balance

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Higher mental functions/speech

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Better ambulation

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Better activities of daily living

 

STATISTICS OF OVERALL IMPROVEMENTS IN PATIENTS AFTER CELL THERAPY FOR STROKE IN INDIA, AT NEUROGEN

96% patients have shown overall improvements

 

 

Stroke Treatment, cell therapy For Stroke

 

The research for patients showed that

 

  •  Considerable

  •  Moderate

  •  Mild

 

Objective Radiological evidence of improvement after cell therapy for stroke

 

These improvements seen in our patients are not just restricted to the functional and symptomatic changes but it is always a step ahead. Repairing the damage in the stroke areas of the brain as studied in the PET-CT scans is administered by the cells during the therapy session.

 

 
 


01. What causes a stroke?

A stroke can strike at any hour and can occur as a consequence to loss of blood flow to the brain that causes cells to die. It is sometimes known as brain attacks. The damage that cell death causes to the brain increases with time and it is important to seek help right away if someone a stroke strikes someone.

02. Are there different types of stroke?

There are two different types of stroke. One is ischemic stroke and the other is hemorrhagic stroke. An ischemic stroke is caused due to the blockage of an artery or blood vessel. About 80% of strokes are ischemic. The other 20% forms the hemorrhagic strokes and it takes place when the blood vessel or artery splits and leaks into the brain.

03. What are the risk factors for a stroke?

The common risk factors for a stroke are uncontrolled high blood pressure, constant smoking, obesity or being overweight, poor dietary habits, sedentary lifestyle or physical inactivity, chronic uncontrolled diabetes, high cholesterol and triglyceride levels.

04. What are the symptoms of a stroke?

There are certain symptoms of a stroke that one needs to look out. Signs like sudden numbness or weakness of face, arm, or leg on one side of the body, sudden confusion, trouble speaking or understanding, sudden difficulty seeing or loss of vision, sudden trouble walking, dizziness, or imbalance. There could also be unexpected unconsciousness connected with it.

05. What is the extent of recovery that can be achieved after the stroke?

The extent of recovery that can be achieved after the stroke are varied. A stroke does harm to the brain cells. The degree of brain damage and the size of the stroke are directly connected to the extent of the impairments or paralysis. People suffering a minor stroke may have only slight impairments such as a weak arm or leg. However a massive stroke can cause a person to lose the ability to read, write, or speak. It may also result in paralysis.

06. What kind of treatment is available for stroke patients?

Treatments are specified depending on the type and severity of the stroke. For example, if the patient has suffered an ischemic stroke, then an immediate therapy must be given to him. On the other hand, if the patient suffers a hemorrhagic stroke, immediate therapies that include medication and surgery is given to him

07. What kind of rehabilitation is available for stroke victims?

Rehabilitation is a significant aspect of stroke care. At NeuroGen, the patients are provided the most comprehensive and holistic stroke rehabilitation. Our rehabilitation program includes speech therapy, physical therapy, and occupational therapy.

08. How is cell therapy for stroke, better, especially in comparison with regular rehabilitation?

Stroke bone marrow-derived cell treatment restores the brain damage which is giving less performance after suffering from a brain stroke. bone marrow-derived cell treatment for stroke works well with the rehabilitation process. The combination of cell therapy for Stroke with vigorous neurorehabilitation helps to speed up the recovery process.

09. How does cell therapy for stroke work?

The biological task of bone marrow-derived cells is to repair and regenerate damaged cells. cell therapy for Stroke exploits this function by administering these cells in high concentrations directly in and around the damaged tissue, where they advance its self healing and repair.

10. Are there ethical concerns surrounding adult stem cell research and therapy?

No, there are no ethical concerns surrounding adult stem cell research and therapy. Ethical concerns are mostly occurs through the use of embryonic cells. Our cell treatment for stroke consists of using cells which are taken out from the patient’s own body and it is free from ethical concerns

11. Is the treatment painful?

No, Bone Marrow-Derived Cell Treatment for Stroke is not painful as the therapy is done under local anesthesia and mild sedation. There is no major pain or discomfort during or after the procedure.

12. Does the treatment have any side effects?

The whole session of bone marrow-derived cell treatment for stroke is safe and till date none of our patients have shown any signs of neurological deterioration. In rare cases, side effects like headache for 3-4 days, neck or back pain, vomiting, mild rash or pain at the area of bone marrow aspirations may arise. Some unexpected medical complications can occur but that is just a possibility.

13. How long will it take me to know that I have benefitted from the treatment?

This may vary from patient to patient. Some patients makes a speedy improvement by 3-6 months of bone marrow-derived cell treatment for Stroke while in some cases patients take several months or years together to heal. And there are some patients that recover even before their discharge

14. Is the transplantation of the bone marrow-derived cells done once or more than once?

This will depend on the condition of the patient. If the patient shows signs of improvement after the first procedure then a second transplantation may be suggested by a team of experts. The second transplantation can transpire anytime between 3-6 months of the first therapy of stroke bone marrow-derived cell treatment.

15. Can other treatments be taken at the same time?

We will have to review the entire dose of medication before coming upon a decision. Generally we do allow the patients to continue their other medication. But it is better to consult a doctor beforehand

16. How much improvement will the patient have?

Since bone marrow-derived cell treatment for stroke is a new therapy and not an existing one, it is difficult to say. It will depend on several factors like the age of patient, type of illness, duration of illness and extent of rehabilitation taken after the treatment.

CASE REPORT 1

 

This case is of a patient who visited NeuroGen after he had suffered a stroke two years ago. When we studied his case, he had an abnormality in muscle tone and voluntary control of movements. Several investigations showed the brain areas with abnormalities...

 

CASE REPORT 2

 

This patient was a 65 year old man who suffered from stroke and paralysis. He had suffered a stroke one year ago and he visited NeuroGen in May 2010. When we assessed his case, he had some abnormalities in his muscle tone...

 



FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

01. What causes a stroke?

A stroke can strike at any hour and can occur as a consequence to loss of blood flow to the brain that causes cells to die. It is sometimes known as brain attacks. The damage that cell death causes to the brain increases with time and it is important to seek help right away if someone a stroke strikes someone.

02. Are there different types of stroke?

There are two different types of stroke. One is ischemic stroke and the other is hemorrhagic stroke. An ischemic stroke is caused due to the blockage of an artery or blood vessel. About 80% of strokes are ischemic. The other 20% forms the hemorrhagic strokes and it takes place when the blood vessel or artery splits and leaks into the brain.

03. What are the risk factors for a stroke?

The common risk factors for a stroke are uncontrolled high blood pressure, constant smoking, obesity or being overweight, poor dietary habits, sedentary lifestyle or physical inactivity, chronic uncontrolled diabetes, high cholesterol and triglyceride levels.

04. What are the symptoms of a stroke?

There are certain symptoms of a stroke that one needs to look out. Signs like sudden numbness or weakness of face, arm, or leg on one side of the body, sudden confusion, trouble speaking or understanding, sudden difficulty seeing or loss of vision, sudden trouble walking, dizziness, or imbalance. There could also be unexpected unconsciousness connected with it.

05. What is the extent of recovery that can be achieved after the stroke?

The extent of recovery that can be achieved after the stroke are varied. A stroke does harm to the brain cells. The degree of brain damage and the size of the stroke are directly connected to the extent of the impairments or paralysis. People suffering a minor stroke may have only slight impairments such as a weak arm or leg. However a massive stroke can cause a person to lose the ability to read, write, or speak. It may also result in paralysis.

06. What kind of treatment is available for stroke patients?

Treatments are specified depending on the type and severity of the stroke. For example, if the patient has suffered an ischemic stroke, then an immediate therapy must be given to him. On the other hand, if the patient suffers a hemorrhagic stroke, immediate therapies that include medication and surgery is given to him

07. What kind of rehabilitation is available for stroke victims?

Rehabilitation is a significant aspect of stroke care. At NeuroGen, the patients are provided the most comprehensive and holistic stroke rehabilitation. Our rehabilitation program includes speech therapy, physical therapy, and occupational therapy.

08. How is cell therapy for stroke, better, especially in comparison with regular rehabilitation?

Stroke bone marrow-derived cell treatment restores the brain damage which is giving less performance after suffering from a brain stroke. bone marrow-derived cell treatment for stroke works well with the rehabilitation process. The combination of cell therapy for Stroke with vigorous neurorehabilitation helps to speed up the recovery process.

09. How does cell therapy for stroke work?

The biological task of bone marrow-derived cells is to repair and regenerate damaged cells. cell therapy for Stroke exploits this function by administering these cells in high concentrations directly in and around the damaged tissue, where they advance its self healing and repair.

10. Are there ethical concerns surrounding adult stem cell research and therapy?

No, there are no ethical concerns surrounding adult stem cell research and therapy. Ethical concerns are mostly occurs through the use of embryonic cells. Our cell treatment for stroke consists of using cells which are taken out from the patient’s own body and it is free from ethical concerns

11. Is the treatment painful?

No, Bone Marrow-Derived Cell Treatment for Stroke is not painful as the therapy is done under local anesthesia and mild sedation. There is no major pain or discomfort during or after the procedure.

12. Does the treatment have any side effects?

The whole session of bone marrow-derived cell treatment for stroke is safe and till date none of our patients have shown any signs of neurological deterioration. In rare cases, side effects like headache for 3-4 days, neck or back pain, vomiting, mild rash or pain at the area of bone marrow aspirations may arise. Some unexpected medical complications can occur but that is just a possibility.

13. How long will it take me to know that I have benefitted from the treatment?

This may vary from patient to patient. Some patients makes a speedy improvement by 3-6 months of bone marrow-derived cell treatment for Stroke while in some cases patients take several months or years together to heal. And there are some patients that recover even before their discharge

14. Is the transplantation of the bone marrow-derived cells done once or more than once?

This will depend on the condition of the patient. If the patient shows signs of improvement after the first procedure then a second transplantation may be suggested by a team of experts. The second transplantation can transpire anytime between 3-6 months of the first therapy of stroke bone marrow-derived cell treatment.

15. Can other treatments be taken at the same time?

We will have to review the entire dose of medication before coming upon a decision. Generally we do allow the patients to continue their other medication. But it is better to consult a doctor beforehand

16. How much improvement will the patient have?

Since bone marrow-derived cell treatment for stroke is a new therapy and not an existing one, it is difficult to say. It will depend on several factors like the age of patient, type of illness, duration of illness and extent of rehabilitation taken after the treatment.