Reversing the damage of a stroke

Dr Margarita Mwai, Head of Accident and Emergency, Aga Khan University Hospital, Nairobi writes that the signs of a stroke often appear suddenly. However, some people experience symptoms such as headache, numbness or tingling several days before. People who experience the signs of stroke are advised to go to the nearest hospital immediately. It is also critical that patients receive the right care from well-trained clinicians. Dr Mwai goes on to write that at the Aga Khan University Hospital there is a standardised clinical pathway which is followed by all clinicians when a patient who has suffered a stroke goes for treatment. Their standard is benchmarked against the American Heart Association. In recognition of these standards, the hospital has been accredited as a Centre of Excellence for the management of Acute Primary Stroke by Joint Commission International (JCI), the recognised global leader in health quality standards.