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Change Lifestyle To Prevent Brain Stroke, Advise Experts At IMS & SUM Hospital In Bhubaneswar

Bhubaneswar: Stroke is the second biggest cause of human death in the world after cardiac failure, said Prof Ashok Kumar Mahapatra, eminent neurosurgeon and principal advisor (Health Sciences) at Siksha ‘O’ Anusandhan Deemed to be University in Bhubaneswar on Tuesday.

Speaking at a function organised on the occasion of World Stroke Day at the Institute of Medical Sciences and SUM Hospital, he said, “Stroke occurs when blood flow to the brain is stopped due to any reason including narrowed blood vessel, bleeding or a blood clot. If head injuries occur affecting the brain, the victim suffers paralysis, loses sight or the ability to speak and often goes into coma.”

High blood pressure, diabetes and obesity were the main causes for brain stroke for which people need to change their lifestyle urgently, he added.

Prof Pusparaj Samantasinhar, Medical Superintendent of IMS and SUM Hospital, said prompt treatment could help stroke victims to recover.

Prof Srikanta Sahu, Head of Department of Neurology, said he had proposed the establishment of a stroke clinic in the hospital for treatment of serious patients. Prof Lulup Kumar Sahu, who organised the programme, said a stroke team with a stroke coordinator would go a long way in the treatment of patients.

Dr Srimanta Sahu, Associate Professor and Dr Anil Sahu, Assistant Professor in the department, also spoke. A walkathon was organised in the morning to mark the occasion.

OB Bureau

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