City International Hospital said it has just successfully treated a stroke patient at the age of 55. Before being admitted to the hospital, the patient who was living and working normally suddenly felt severe dizziness, acne, weakness in her limbs, a stiff left hand and a calloused voice.
Immediately, the patient was taken to the hospital for emergency care and suspected a stroke. At the hospital, the patient was taken for a CT scan of the brain immediately to rule out intracranial bleeding, an important factor before deciding to use an emulsion drug. Quick results of CT scans of the brain showing no bleeding, recognizing that the patient was still in the "golden time", within 4.5 hours from the time of symptoms, the doctors prescribed an injection of blood fiber thinners combined with strict blood pressure control to minimize brain damage. This is a key intervention step, opening up opportunities for recovery for patients.
After initial treatment, the patient was transferred directly to the Intensive Care Unit (ICU), City International Hospital for further close monitoring of the neurological and hemodynamic condition. Here, the results of an in-depth assessment from the stroke, neurological, and resuscitation team determined that the patient had a cerebral infarction, right acute cerebral plaque, and a complete blockage of the right vertebrae artery due to thrombosis on theundocrate fundus, and narrowing the coronary artery.
The cerebral cortex is a particularly important area of the nervous system, controlling many vital functions such as breathing, swallowing and movement. Therefore, stroke at this location is at high risk of death if not diagnosed and intervened properly.
Thanks to the patient arriving early during rush hour and the quick stroke code process, applying an accurate treatment regimen and continuous monitoring by the ICU team, the patient's condition began to change positively. New signs of improvement are daily, hand and foot movement is improving, pneumonia is controlled, and patients begin to respond to an early rehabilitation program, an important factor in limiting long-term sequelae after stroke. Early intervention helps patients quickly regain basic mobility, practice the swallowing reflex, improve their voice and increase muscle strength.
By the day of discharge, the patient was able to walk and do activities on his own with minimal support and was completely alert. Compared to the time of hospitalization in critical condition, this recovery is an impressive result.
This case once again affirms the importance of early recognition of stroke signs, taking patients to specialized medical facilities capable of stroke intervention in the "golden hour", and at the same time shows the essential role of multidisciplinary treatment in saving lives and minimizing long-term sequelae for patients.
