BIPLANE DIGITAL SUBTRACTION ANGIOGRAPHY (DSA)
If a major clot is confirmed by a MRI brain scan, contrast material will be injected into the bloodstream to pinpoint its location. The clot will then be removed by a minimally invasive surgical treatment. A small tube (catheter) is inserted through an artery in the groin. The clot is then sucked or dragged out without the need of open brain surgery. A tiny wire tube (stent) might be put in place to prop the artery open. Due to the fragility of these tiny blood vessels, this procedure must be performed by an expert team of interventional radiologists and neurosurgeons.
STROKE REHABILITATION
Early rehabilitation leads to faster brain and muscle function recovery. It can also prevent various complications, such as muscle weakness, respiratory tract infection and deep vein thrombosis. Rehabilitation includes regaining muscle strength and coordination, swallowing, speaking and breathing ability. For the brain itself, rehabilitation involves regaining memory and processing functions and psychological support for mental wellbeing.
