The prevalence of stroke today is influenced to a large extent by your lifestyle – which according to experts today is marred by unhealthy eating and sedentary conditions. And so, there is an increasing need to tackle this significant public health challenge with people at risk due to inadequate control of the modifiable risk factors. Statistics say around 20 per cent of stroke victims are between the ages of 20- 55 years of age.
Stroke – also known as a brain attack, is the fifth leading cause of death and the leading cause of adult disability across the world. Unfortunately, few people know what a stroke is and how to recognize when a stroke is happening. And so, what medical professionals call the “Golden Hour” is highly effective when someone is having a stroke.
What is the stroke golden hour? According to experts, the most important step while responding to a case of stroke is keeping track of the "golden hour" - a time bracket of 60 minutes or less. Known as the door-to-treatment time of acute ischemic stroke treatment, this crucial time is paramount for the medical team to establish a focused diagnostic workup. The golden hour helps manage the diagnostic components from the minute the patient experiences the signs and symptoms of a stroke.
It includes: Ten minutes for the patient to reach and be evaluated by the doctor in the emergency First 15-25 minutes for the CT scan to be performed At least 45-60 minutes for the treatment plan to be established and the ini.
