Mithun Chakraborty’s triumph over ischemic stroke sparks awareness

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By Chetana Belagere

Feb 13, 2024

Following his admittance to Apollo Multispeciality Hospitals in Kolkata, it was confirmed Mithun Chakraborty had suffered an Ischemic Cerebrovascular Accident aka Stroke.

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In the wake of this incident, medical experts are once again underscoring the vital need for awareness and education on stroke prevention and early detection.

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An ischemic stroke, the condition Chakraborty was diagnosed with, results from an obstruction in a blood vessel that supplies blood to the brain.

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The official statement from the hospital read, “Mithun Chakraborty is recuperating well, is fully conscious, well-oriented, active, and has consumed a soft diet.”

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Ischemic strokes constitute a significant majority of stroke cases, particularly prevalent among individuals in the senior age group, say doctors.

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Factors such as the build-up of fats, cholesterol, and other substances on the artery walls, blood clots and heart valve disease are the primary cause for it.

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Ischemic strokes pose a life-threatening risk and are a major cause of disability. Severity and outcomes vary based on the stroke’s location and extent.

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Doctors emphasise reaching the hospital at the onset of initial symptoms, such as sudden numbness or weakness on one side of the body, confusion, difficulty speaking and more.

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