Jinnah Hospital Lahore has taken an important step toward improving emergency stroke care with the establishment of a dedicated Stroke Center and specialized beds for the timely diagnosis and treatment of stroke patients.
Speaking exclusively to Health & Wellness with Mudassar Qadeer, Professor of Neurosurgery Dr. Fozia Sajjad said that under the leadership of Principal Prof. Tayyiba Wasim, the hospital is providing modern and timely medical care to eligible stroke patients. Those reaching the hospital within the critical 4.5-hour golden window are assessed through CT Brain, blood tests and other necessary investigations to determine their suitability for TNK treatment.
So far, 9 stroke patients have received TNK (Tenecteplase) injections, with improvement reported in all cases. Some patients who arrived with severe paralysis showed remarkable recovery and were able to walk before being discharged from the hospital.
Prof. Fozia Sajjad urged the public to immediately seek medical attention if they experience sudden facial drooping, weakness of an arm or leg, difficulty speaking or other signs of stroke, emphasizing that every minute counts in stroke treatment and timely intervention can help reduce the risk of permanent disability.