Excelsior Correspondent
JAMMU, Nov 7: A scientific conference was conducted today by the Department of Neurosciences, Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Narayana Superspeciality Hospital (SMVDNSH), Katra at Hotel Asia, here.
The conference started with a scientific talk by Dr Biplab Dass, Director & Senior Consultant, Neuro Intervention Narayana Hospital, Gurugram. He described the role of Interventional Neuroradiology in the management of Acute Ischemic stroke. He explained that with recent advances, the blood clot causing brain damage can be removed using endovascular techniques.
His lecture was followed by a panel discussion on recent advances in acute stroke moderated by senior consultant neurosurgeon Dr JP Singh. The panelists included Dr Biplab Dass; Dr BR Kundal, Head Neurology GMC Jammu; Dr Anil Sharma, Senior Consultant Neurosurgery; Dr Akash Parashar, Consultant Neuro Intervention at Addenbrooke Hospital; Dr Brig Fiaz Ahmed, Senior Consultant Neurology and Dr Summit Baloria, Consultant Neuro Critical Care at SMVDNSH.
Dr (Brig) Fiaz Ahmed, Senior Consultant Neurology and Commandant 166 MH, was the guest of honour. The conference was attended by a large number of neurologists and neurosurgeons practicing in Jammu.
Dr JP Singh, Clinical Director, SMVDNSH emphasized that early detection of stroke symptoms and urgent shifting to a stroke-ready hospital are necessary because these symptoms can be reversed if the patient reaches the hospital within 4 hours. Also, over 80 % of strokes are preventable with suitable lifestyle modifications.
The CME was organized by the Department of Neurosciences at SMVDNSH, with key contributions from Dr JP Singh, Dr Mahander Pall (Senior Consultant Neuro Surgery), Dr Ankush Sharma (Senior Consultant Neurology), Dr Pooja Gupta (Senior Consultant Neurology) and Dr Summit Baloria (Consultant Neuro Critical Care).
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