Srinagar, Oct 29: In an event marking World Stroke Day, the Department of Neurology at Government Medical College (GMC) Srinagar held a Continuing Medical Education (CME) programme, bringing together a diverse group of experts to discuss stroke prevention, innovative treatments, and current trends in stroke management. The event, described by Principal GMC Srinagar, Prof Iffat Hassan Shah, as an “academic feast”, aimed at equipping the next generation of doctors with knowledge that could save lives. Principal GMC Srinagar expressed her enthusiasm about the gathering of prominent specialists from various fields, highlighting the sessions as invaluable for medical education.
“Today, we delved into the latest techniques and intricacies in stroke management, a focus that will significantly aid our doctors in saving lives,” she said. Head of the Department of Neurology, GMC Srinagar and Organising Chairperson of CME, Prof Bashir Ahmed Sanaie emphasised the importance of awareness in combating strokes. Explaining the basic mechanism, he said, “A stroke occurs when blood flow to a part of the brain is disrupted, either by a blocked or ruptured blood vessel, leading to cell destruction and potential death.
While strokes are more common in certain age groups, everyone is at risk. Our role as doctors is to improve the outcomes for stroke patients through swift and effective management.” The event highlighted the critical role of preventive care and timely intervention in re.
