Rohan (name changed), a 58-year-old man, was brought to Artemis Hospital, Gurgaon, after suddenly collapsing at home. He had developed slurred speech, facial drooping, and weakness on the right side of his body—classic signs of an acute ischemic stroke. His family acted quickly and rushed him to the Emergency Department, allowing the team to evaluate him within the critical “Golden Hour,” the crucial window where timely treatment can minimise long-term disability.
An immediate CT scan and CT angiography revealed a large vessel occlusion—a massive blood clot blocking the left middle cerebral artery. Recognising the severity, the Stroke Team initiated the hospital’s advanced Code Stroke protocol and prepared Rohan for an emergency mechanical thrombectomy, a minimally invasive procedure used to remove life-threatening brain clots.
In the neuro-interventional suite, specialists guided a microcatheter from the groin to the blocked artery and used a stent retriever to capture and remove the clot. Blood flow was restored successfully. The quick intervention prevented major brain damage and significantly improved his chances of recovery.
Post-procedure, Rohan was monitored in the Neuro Intensive Care Unit (NICU) for blood pressure, neurological status, and potential complications. Over the next 48 hours, his speech improved, limb strength returned gradually, and follow-up scans showed excellent reperfusion.
With physiotherapy and guided rehabilitation, Rohan regained his ability to walk independently within weeks.
Today, he has resumed his daily routine—a powerful reminder that fast action, advanced neuro-intervention, and expert stroke care can truly save lives and restore independence.
