Overview
IV thrombolysis is an emergency treatment used for selected patients with an acute ischemic stroke, where a blood clot blocks blood flow to part of the brain.
At Sarvodaya Hospital, our stroke care team provides rapid assessment and treatment during the golden hour period, i.e. within the first 60 minutes of the stroke.
The treatment aims to restore blood flow, limit brain injury, and improve the chances of functional recovery when given within the appropriate treatment window.
Why Is Thrombolysis Treatment Required?
Thrombolysis may be recommended when an ischemic stroke is caused by a blood clot, and the patient meets specific eligibility criteria. Early treatment can help restore blood flow before prolonged interruption causes further brain damage. Our neurologists assess the patient's symptoms, medical history, imaging findings, and time of symptom onset before deciding on treatment.
Who May Be Eligible for IV Thrombolysis?
Eligibility depends on factors such as the type of stroke, time since symptoms began or the patient was last known well, brain imaging results, bleeding risk, and overall medical condition. Not every stroke patient is suitable for thrombolysis, so urgent specialist evaluation is essential.
How Does Stroke Thrombolysis Treatment Work?
The patient first undergoes emergency assessment and brain imaging to determine whether the stroke is caused by a clot and to exclude bleeding. If eligible, the thrombolytic medicine is administered intravenously under close medical monitoring.
Technology and Infrastructure
Sarvodaya Hospital provides emergency stroke care supported by advanced diagnostic and monitoring facilities required for rapid stroke evaluation.
Brain imaging helps distinguish ischemic stroke from bleeding, while continuous clinical monitoring supports treatment decisions and patient care.
Our multidisciplinary stroke team includes neurologists, emergency specialists, radiologists, critical care professionals, nurses, and rehabilitation specialists for coordinated management.
Benefits of IV Thrombolysis
- Helps Restore Brain Blood Flow: Thrombolytic medicine can dissolve the clot blocking blood flow and help restore circulation to the affected part of the brain.
- Reduces Further Brain Injury: When given promptly to eligible patients, thrombolysis may help limit damage caused by reduced blood supply.
- Non-Surgical Treatment: IV thrombolysis is administered through a vein and does not require an operation or surgical incision.
- Time-Sensitive Stroke Care: Early treatment is important because faster restoration of blood flow may improve neurological outcomes in suitable patients.
- Supports Functional Recovery: Timely thrombolysis may improve recovery and reduce the risk of long-term disability in appropriately selected stroke patients.
Post-Treatment Lifestyle Modifications
- Take Medicines as Prescribed: Follow the prescribed medication schedule and attend regular follow-ups to support stroke prevention and manage underlying risk factors.
- Follow a Balanced Diet: Choose a balanced diet with appropriate portions of vegetables, fruits, whole grains, and other nutritious foods as advised by your healthcare team.
- Stay Physically Active: Gradually return to appropriate physical activity based on your recovery and your doctor or physiotherapist's recommendations.
- Manage Blood Pressure: Regularly monitor blood pressure and follow medical advice to keep hypertension under control and reduce future stroke risk.
- Control Diabetes and Cholesterol: Maintain recommended blood sugar and cholesterol levels through prescribed treatment, dietary measures, regular monitoring, and follow-up consultations.
- Attend Rehabilitation: Physiotherapy, occupational therapy, and speech therapy may help address movement, daily activities, communication, or swallowing difficulties after stroke.
- Attend Regular Follow-Ups: Regular consultations with your neurologist help monitor recovery, adjust treatment, and manage risk factors that may contribute to future strokes.
Why Choose Sarvodaya Hospital for Stroke Thrombolysis Treatment?
- Experienced Neurology Team: Our neurologists evaluate and manage patients with acute ischemic stroke and other neurological emergencies.
- Emergency Stroke Care: We provide prompt assessment and coordinated treatment for patients presenting with stroke symptoms.
- Advanced Diagnostic Support: Brain imaging and other investigations help determine stroke type and guide treatment decisions.
- Multidisciplinary Care: Neurologists, emergency teams, critical care specialists, nurses, and rehabilitation professionals work together throughout treatment and recovery.
- Comprehensive Stroke Management: We provide medical treatment, monitoring, rehabilitation, and follow-up based on the patient's condition and recovery needs.
- Timely Treatment Approach: Our emergency care pathway focuses on rapid evaluation because treatment decisions for eligible stroke patients are highly time-sensitive.
