Apollo Hospitals OMR Performs Lifesaving procedures on Patients who suffered Simultaneous Stroke and Heart Attack
Stroke is the second leading cause of death or disability after Ischemic Heart Disease. Immediate medical intervention could reverse the effects of stroke in a patient who enters an ER within the golden period of time. Chennai: Apollo Speciality Hospitals OMR has achieved yet another milestone by performing lifesaving procedures on four patients who suffered Stroke and Heart Attack. Dr. Karthikeyan, Interventional Neurologist, Apollo Speciality Hospitals OMR and Dr. Arul E.D, Interventional Cardiologist together achieved this most challenging feat. It is most unlikely that a stroke is accompanied by a heart attack. Heart attacks and ischemic strokes have nearly identical risk factors—namely, high blood pressure, diabetes, unhealthy cholesterol levels, lack of exercise, obesity, and cigarette smoking. (L to R) Dr. J. Devachandran, Consultant Critical Care, Apollo Speciality Hospitals OMR; Mr Daniel 64-year-old patient ; Dr Arul E.D, Interventional Cardiologist Apollo ...
