NIMHANS Reports High Stroke Patient Volume at Casualty

Nearly 40 percent of patients seeking neurological care at NIMHANS casualty are stroke cases, with the institute receiving about 705 stroke patients every month.

A hub-and-spoke model linking NIMHANS with the Karnataka Institute of Medical Sciences and Research Institute in Hubballi is extending specialised stroke treatment to northern Karnataka.

KMCRI currently manages between 100 and 120 stroke patients a month using teleconsultation and coordinated treatment protocols to ensure timely medical intervention.