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Stroke program for India.

Nishant K Mishra¹, Satish V Khadilkar

¹Acute Stroke Unit, Western Infirmary and Faculty of Medicine, Department of Medicine and Therapeutics, University of Glasgow, 44, Church Street, Glasgow, G11 6NT, Scotland.

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India faces a growing stroke epidemic. A national "Fight Stroke" program is crucial, leveraging existing resources and training non-neurologist physicians in stroke medicine to address the urgent need for comprehensive stroke care.

Keywords:

India Stroke epidemic national program strokology

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Neurology
Public Health
Cardiovascular Medicine

Background:

India is experiencing a significant increase in stroke cases.
There is a critical need for a national strategy to combat stroke.
Existing stroke care models may not be adequate for India's specific needs.

Purpose of the Study:

To recommend leadership for a national Indian stroke program.
To identify existing Indian resources for stroke care development.
To propose a contextually relevant stroke care model for India.

Main Methods:

Review of published opinions from stroke clinicians.
Analysis of international stroke care training documents.
Assessment of available resources within India.

Main Results:

Stroke management requires a multidisciplinary approach beyond neurology.
India has a shortage of neurologists trained in stroke medicine.
Non-neurologist physicians can be trained and certified in stroke medicine (Strokology).

Conclusions:

A national "Indian Fight Stroke Program" is urgently needed.
Training and certifying non-neurologist physicians in Strokology is a viable solution.
Developing a national network for training and research in Strokology is recommended to improve stroke care access and outcomes.