Fewer than 5% of Indian stroke patients reach hospital in time
A healthcare report says less than 5% of stroke patients in India reach a hospital within the treatment window. Experts point to undetected high blood pressure as a major factor. The reporting also notes that stroke cases in Ahmedabad rose 28% over four years, showing the problem is growing in cities as well as the wider country.
ContextStroke treatment works best when started within a limited window, often a few hours after symptoms begin. Getting to hospital quickly is therefore critical, since delays can mean lasting brain damage or disability.
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