HYDERABAD: Begumpet Medicover Hospitals said it is offering a free stroke screening package worth Rs 7,000 on World Brain Stroke Day from Saturday.
The package was released by the Indian Medical Association-Hyderabad city president Dr Dayal Singh. It includes CT scan brain (screening only) and neurologist consultation. This offer is valid from Saturday till November 10. Dr Singh said families were affected a lot due to strokes.
“Worldwide 1.7 crore people suffer from stroke yearly, and one in six people will encounter a stroke in their lifetime. As per reports, every six seconds, a person dies due to a stroke. Every moment is precious to save a stroke victim’s life,” Dr Singh said.
Dr Ranadheer, chief neurosurgeon, said hospital admission within first hour of detecting the symptoms of stoke could prevent death and disability.
“Brain strokes occur due to unhealthy lifestyle habits. Stroke problems were common above the age of 50, but now the condition is being observed in patients in their 30s too,”he said.Dr Ranadheer said those with high blood pressure, diabetes and cholesterol and those who smoke and drink liquor should take control of their health. More than one in every 10 stroke cases is due to smoking, he said.
