Vascular neurology deals with disorders of the blood supply to the brain. A stroke occurs when a blood vessel is blocked or bursts, and brain cells begin to die within minutes. Early recognition changes the outcome, so sudden weakness or numbness on one side, facial drooping, slurred speech, loss of vision or a severe sudden headache should be treated as an emergency.
Patients seeking stroke treatment in Mumbai at Apex are assessed urgently with an examination and brain imaging, which shows whether the stroke is caused by a clot or by bleeding. This distinction decides the treatment, because medicines that help one type can be dangerous in the other. Treatment depends on the type of stroke and the time since symptoms began.
After the emergency phase, the focus shifts to preventing another stroke. Blood pressure, diabetes, cholesterol, heart rhythm and smoking are the main risks to address, and rehabilitation helps recovery of movement and speech.

Vascular neurology services at Apex include:

• Acute Stroke Assessment: Rapid examination and brain imaging to identify whether the stroke is caused by a blocked or a ruptured vessel so that the right treatment is chosen without delay.
• Stroke Prevention: Control of blood pressure, diabetes, cholesterol and heart rhythm problems, with medicines and lifestyle advice to lower the chance of a repeat stroke.
• Mini-Stroke (TIA) Evaluation: Assessment of brief stroke-like episodes that settle on their own but warn of a higher risk of a full stroke in the coming days.
• Stroke Rehabilitation: Guided physiotherapy, speech therapy and occupational therapy that help patients regain movement, communication and independence after a stroke.