October 30, 2025

Get ready, Chennai! Apollo Hospitals just announced a big upgrade to their fight against strokes. They’re expanding the Apollo Advanced Stroke Network by adding nine brand-new, super-advanced labs across the city. This exciting move is all about giving patients quick, top-quality care when seconds really count. Why the rush? Because strokes are on the rise, especially among younger adults. Did you know one in four people over 25 is at risk? And Chennai sees about 10,000 stroke cases every year! That’s why this network, which kicked off in 2023, is now getting a powerful boost. The whole idea is summed up in one fiery phrase: “Time is Brain.” Every minute a stroke goes untreated, we lose about 1.9 lakh brain cells! That’s why catching and treating strokes fast is a matter of life and death. The network is backed by a dream team of top neurologists and neurovascular pros like Srinivasan Paramasivam, the senior consultant for Neuro Endovascular Surgery, along with Kannah S., Vijay Shankar, Muthukani S., Arulselvan V.L., Satish Kumar, and Sreenivas U.M. Dr. Paramasivam said, “Our goal is to save more lives and improve outcomes through faster, smarter intervention,” pointing to cool tech like mechanical thrombectomy and microsurgery. Satish Kumar from Apollo Speciality Hospitals, OMR, reminded everyone, “Thrombolysis must begin within 4.5 hours of symptom onset.” His tip? Watch out for sudden vision loss, a drooping face, speech problems, or numbness — these are red flags screaming for quick help! Cutting-edge tech is another hero here. Consultant neurologist Sreenivas U.M. explained, “AI-powered imaging and decision-support tools are helping us identify strokes faster and initiate treatment with greater precision.” Imagine computers working with doctors to save your brain – it’s that high-tech! Ilankumaran Kaliamoorthy, CEO of Apollo’s Chennai region, said this big step shows their promise to give full neurological care and raise public awareness on strokes. The best proof? Stroke survivors from all ages sharing their inspiring stories about why early treatment and ongoing rehab truly matter. So, Chennai, whether young or old, remember the buzzword: act quick, spot the signs, and get the experts at Apollo’s nine labs ready to save your brain cells!

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