World Stroke Day takes place on October 29th every year. The global awareness day was established by the World Stroke Organization (WSO). It provides a global platform for the stroke community to increase awareness and drive action on stroke around the world.
Stroke happens when the blood supply to part of the brain is cut off. Without blood brain cells can be damaged or die.
The impact of stroke can be short- and long-term, depending on which part of the brain is affected and how quickly it is treated. Stroke survivors can experience wide-ranging disabilities including difficulties with mobility and speech, as well as how they think and feel. Fast access to treatment saves lives and improves recovery.
The theme for this year’s campaign is: “The Power of Saving #Precioustime”.
It should be noted that since February 2019, the state program for the treatment of ischemic strokes has been in operation in Armenia. The program was implemented through the active efforts of the team of the specialized Center for neurosurgery and cerebral palsy treatment operating in “Heratsi” University Hospital No. 1 since 2014. Here patients with various neurosurgical pathologies are treated.